Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Purpose Prep ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Purpose Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Purpose Prep's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Purpose Prep ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Purpose Prep is 0.21, which is less 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
#201 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
89%
21%
White
6%
59%
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
16%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Purpose Prep's ranking?
Purpose Prep is ranked #201 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Purpose Prep often compared to?
Purpose Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Nashville Classical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Purpose Prep?
393 students attend Purpose Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Purpose Prep students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purpose Prep?
Purpose Prep has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Purpose Prep offer ?
Purpose Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Purpose Prep part of?
Purpose Prep is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Purpose Prep located?
Purpose Prep is located in the Metrocenter And North Rhodes Park neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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