Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Purpose 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Purpose Prep's student population of 350 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Purpose Prep 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 Purpose Prep is 0.19, 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
#1021 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
90%
21%
White
6%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
46%
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 #1021 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Purpose Prep?
350 students attend Purpose Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Purpose Prep students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purpose Prep?
Purpose Prep has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Purpose Prep offer ?
Purpose Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
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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