D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Smithson Craighead Academy

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 730 Neely's Bend RD, Madison, TN 37115
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th percentile in Tennessee
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
333
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%13/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −27 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−7 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−13 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black15%5%reading +0 pts, math -7 pts43rd percentile (list)
Hispanic35%15%reading +15 pts, math -5 pts66th percentile (list)
Low-income25%5%reading +9 pts, math -10 pts43rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 730 Neely's Bend RD
City Madison
ZIP Code 37115
District 4703180
NCES School ID 470318001941
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37115

Understanding the community around Smithson Craighead Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,313
Per Capita Income $30,366
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%
High School or Higher 84.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $246,600
Median Rent $1,182
Owner-Occupied 42.8%
Renter-Occupied 57.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Smithson Craighead Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 49.0%
Black 36.6%
White 9.9%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 333
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Smithson Craighead Academy?
Smithson Craighead Academy has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Smithson Craighead Academy?
Smithson Craighead Academy has 333 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Smithson Craighead Academy serve?
Smithson Craighead Academy serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Smithson Craighead Academy receive per student?
Smithson Craighead Academy receives $17,219 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Smithson Craighead Academy in 37115 ▼
Avg Home Value
$328,799
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,469
1-Year Change
+0.0%
% Renters
57.2%

Other Schools in 37115

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026