Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nashville Collegiate 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nashville Collegiate Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nashville Collegiate Prep's student population of 430 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nashville Collegiate 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 Nashville Collegiate Prep is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
32%
21%
White
32%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashville Collegiate Prep's ranking?
Nashville Collegiate Prep is ranked #1148 out of 1,761 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Nashville Collegiate Prep?
430 students attend Nashville Collegiate Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Nashville Collegiate Prep students are Black, 32% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nashville Collegiate Prep?
Nashville Collegiate Prep has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nashville Collegiate Prep offer ?
Nashville Collegiate Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Nashville Collegiate Prep part of?
Nashville Collegiate Prep is part of Tennessee Public Charter School Commission School District.
School Reviews
5 9/21/2024
Management of NCP is striving very sincerely to help students improve their performance. They try to follow TN academic standards as much as possible. Teachers are very hard working. But they need support from parents, who are very busy in life due to many reasons. These children will do much better if their parents work with teachers as a team. Great school.
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