Serving 348 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Nashville College 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 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Nashville College Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Kipp Nashville College Prep's student population of 348 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Kipp Nashville College Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Nashville College Prep is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1189 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
75%
21%
White
4%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Nashville College Prep's ranking?
Kipp Nashville College Prep is ranked #1189 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Kipp Nashville College Prep often compared to?
Kipp Nashville College Prepis often viewed alongside schools like H. G. Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Kipp Nashville College Prep?
348 students attend Kipp Nashville College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kipp Nashville College Prep students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Nashville College Prep?
Kipp Nashville College Prep has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Nashville College Prep offer ?
Kipp Nashville College Prep offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Nashville College Prep part of?
Kipp Nashville College Prep is part of Davidson County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/13/2019
it is a good school it helps me improved on my work end if we need help we can call our teacher thanks Micah j d.
1 11/3/2016
In the beginning it was a good school but now it is the worst charter school. They like punishing student for being sick. If parents want to stress about education, books, and clothing. With education they don't have curriculum so different classes will get off topic. There is no books. Lastly with uniform, if child shoe have any color such as heel, sides, or bottom of shoe have any color children will get punish.
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