Nashville Prep

1300 56th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 229 students in grades 5-8, Nashville 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 is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nashville Prep's student population of 229 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 82% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
229 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Nashville Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashville Prep is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1484 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
28%
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12%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
47%
13%
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Black
44%
21%
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White
6%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nashville Prep's ranking?
Nashville Prep is ranked #1484 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Nashville Prep often compared to?
Nashville Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Meigs Middle School, Margaret Allen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Nashville Prep?
229 students attend Nashville Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nashville Prep students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Nashville Prep offer ?
Nashville Prep offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Nashville Prep part of?
Nashville Prep is part of Davidson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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