Research Assessment and Evaluation
At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use assessments, surveys and research to understand how students are doing and how we can help them grow. Our teams run tests, analyze data, and study what’s working in our schools.
We also support teachers, families, and school leaders with clear, useful information that helps guide learning and improve programs so every student has what they need to succeed.
How we do it:
Assessments
- The Assessment team runs the state assessment program TNReady for grades 3 to 12
- Runs the district assessment program MAP-Reading & MAP-Math for grades 2 to 9
- Manages the Pre-K assessment GOLD
- Co-facilitates English Learner assessments with the English Learner department: ACCESS, WAPT, and WIDA-Screener
- Manages administration of high school assessments: ACT/SAT, AP, IB, Cambridge
- Trains users on assessment data use, platforms, and reporting
Research, Evaluation and Surveys
- The team administers the School Experience Survey to all students, teachers, and staff
- Works with other MNPS departments to internally evaluate programs and monitor progress
- Reviews formal requests to conduct research from external and internal stakeholders
- Partners with local universities on research
- Provides researchers with custom data sets
- Conducts statistical analyses
Data Support, Coaching, and Accountability
- The team provides district-level support with reporting and interpretation
- Provides school-level data support and trainings
- Fulfills internal and external data requests
- Collaborates with Data Warehouse, IT, and Data Quality teams
- Completes federal reports (e.g., Office of Civil Rights)
- Archives historical and current data
- Manages accountability appeals, reporting, and training