Apollo Middle

schools.mnps.org/apollo-middle-prep

549 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Apollo Middle Prep, located in Antioch, Tennessee, is a public middle school that serves as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for a diverse student body, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students during their critical middle school years.

The curriculum at Apollo Middle Prep is designed to prepare students for high school success by emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, families, and the community, Apollo Middle Prep aims to empower students to reach their full potential and become productive members of the Antioch community.

549

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apollo Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	355
Black	128
Asian	9
Two or More	14

Hispanic
355 (64.7%)
Black
128 (23.3%)
White
43 (7.8%)
Two or More
14 (2.6%)
Asian
9 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)333-5025
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/apollo-middle-prep
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 183

Grade 7 192

Grade 8 174

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Apollo Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	183
Grade 7	192
Grade 8	174

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Apollo Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	284	51.7%
Male	265	48.3%

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