Harris-Hillman Special Education

1706 26th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212

schools.mnps.org/harrishillman-school

458 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Harris-Hillman Special Education, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a specialized school within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The institution is uniquely dedicated to serving students with significant and multiple disabilities, typically ranging in age from preschool through age 22. By focusing on a highly individualized approach, the school provides a supportive learning environment designed to address the complex physical, cognitive, and sensory needs of its student population.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes functional life skills, communication development, and community-based instruction to help students achieve their greatest level of independence. To support these goals, Harris-Hillman employs a multidisciplinary team—including special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and nursing staff—who collaborate to provide comprehensive educational and therapeutic services. Their mission centers on fostering an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere where every student is empowered to reach their personal potential.

458

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harris-Hillman Special Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	55
Black	123
Asian	13
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	2

White
246 (53.7%)
Black
123 (26.9%)
Hispanic
55 (12.0%)
Two or More
19 (4.1%)
Asian
13 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)298-8085
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/harrishillman-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 111

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 18

Grade 9 14