Margaret Allen Middle

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306 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Margaret Allen Middle Prep is a public middle school located in the Spence Lane area of Nashville, Tennessee, and is part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school serves students in grades 5 through 8, aiming to provide a structured academic environment that supports the transition from elementary school to high school. As a middle preparatory school, the campus focuses on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is dedicated to creating a community-centered learning experience that prepares students for college and career success. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the MNPS district, Margaret Allen Middle Prep incorporates various instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Additionally, the school encourages student engagement through extracurricular activities and programs designed to build leadership skills and school spirit, ensuring that students are well-rounded and ready for the challenges of secondary education.

306

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret Allen Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	176
Black	84
Asian	4
Two or More	7

Hispanic
176 (57.5%)
Black
84 (27.5%)
White
35 (11.4%)
Two or More
7 (2.3%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)291-6385
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/margaret-allen-middle-prep
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 83

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Margaret Allen Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	83
Grade 7	114
Grade 8	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Margaret Allen Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	148	48.4%
Male	158	51.6%

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