Nashville Prep

www.republiccharterschools.org/

Charter School 187 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Nashville Prep is a tuition-free, public charter school located in the 56th Avenue North neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee. As part of the Republic Charter Schools network, the school serves students in grades 5 through 8. It is built on a mission-driven approach designed to prepare middle school students for success in high-performing high schools and, eventually, four-year colleges. The school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum and a structured environment that emphasizes high expectations for both character development and scholastic achievement.

The school’s culture centers on a "college-prep" philosophy, which involves extended school hours and a focus on essential skill-building in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. By fostering a supportive yet disciplined community, Nashville Prep aims to close the achievement gap for students in the local community. Parents and families interested in the school typically utilize the Nashville charter school application process, as it remains a popular choice for those seeking a focused, alternative educational pathway within the Metro Nashville Public Schools district.

187

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

62.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nashville Prep
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	102
Black	70
Asian	3
Two or More	6

Hispanic
102 (54.5%)
Black
70 (37.4%)
White
6 (3.2%)
Two or More
6 (3.2%)
Asian
3 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)921-8440
Website:	http://www.republiccharterschools.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	62.3
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 5 22

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nashville Prep
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	22
Grade 6	47
Grade 7	58
Grade 8	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nashville Prep
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	100	53.5%
Male	87	46.5%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)