Serving 814 students in grades Kindergarten-8, East End Preparatory School 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 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
East End Preparatory School's student population of 814 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East End Preparatory School 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 East End Preparatory School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1268 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
76%
21%
White
7%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East End Preparatory School's ranking?
East End Preparatory School is ranked #1268 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend East End Preparatory School?
814 students attend East End Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of East End Preparatory School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East End Preparatory School?
East End Preparatory School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does East End Preparatory School offer ?
East End Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is East End Preparatory School part of?
East End Preparatory School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is East End Preparatory School located?
East End Preparatory School is located in the East Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in East Nashville.
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