Serving 120 students in grades 7-8, Boy's Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
68%
21%
White
15%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Boy's Prep?
120 students attend Boy's Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Boy's Prep students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boy's Prep?
Boy's Prep has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boy's Prep offer ?
Boy's Prep offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Boy's Prep part of?
Boy's Prep is part of Davidson County School District.
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