Serving 732 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts's student population of 732 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
732 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
#theHeARTofExcellence
School Rankings
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts ranks within the top 1% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 1728 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
17%
20%
White
64%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rutherford County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts's ranking?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts is ranked #3 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts often compared to?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like David Youree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts?
732 students attend Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts offer ?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts part of?
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts is part of Rutherford County School District.
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