Serving 388 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Academy Nashville 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 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Academy Nashville's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
6 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kipp Academy Nashville ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Academy Nashville is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1156 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Hispanic
38%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Academy Nashville's ranking?
Kipp Academy Nashville is ranked #1156 out of 1,728 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Kipp Academy Nashville?
388 students attend Kipp Academy Nashville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kipp Academy Nashville students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Kipp Academy Nashville offer ?
Kipp Academy Nashville offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Academy Nashville part of?
Kipp Academy Nashville is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Academy Nashville located?
Kipp Academy Nashville is located in the Talbots Corner neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in Talbots Corner.
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