KIPP Academy Nashville vs Tom Joy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Academy Nashville
Nashville · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
388 students
Tom Joy Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | KIPP Academy Nashville Nashville, Tennessee | Tom Joy Elementary Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 307 | #911 of 913 |
| National rank | #10217 of 15,369 | #50295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 388 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 7.5% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Academy Nashville scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 0.7).
- •KIPP Academy Nashville does better on math proficiency (50% vs 7.5%).
- •KIPP Academy Nashville does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 2.5%).
- •Tom Joy Elementary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 388.
- •KIPP Academy Nashville is a charter school while Tom Joy Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is KIPP Academy Nashville better than Tom Joy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Academy Nashville ranks higher (38.3 vs 0.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are KIPP Academy Nashville and Tom Joy Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Academy Nashville: 388. Tom Joy Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Academy Nashville and Tom Joy Elementary rank in Tennessee?
KIPP Academy Nashville is 92nd of 307 and Tom Joy Elementary is 911th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).