The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in Social studies. The lowest is 22% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Nashville Collegiate Prep
Nashville Collegiate Prep is a public charter school serving kindergarten through seventh grade, operating under the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission. As a charter school, it is publicly funded but independently run, with its authorization coming from the commission rather than the traditional Davidson County school district. This structure places it within a growing portfolio of charter options across Nashville, Memphis, and Murfreesboro that the commission has expanded rapidly since taking over appellate authorizing duties. The school sits in the Nashville 37211 zip code, a large urban area with a mix of commercial and residential development typical of the city's southern corridor.
State testing results for the 2024-2025 school year provide the clearest picture of academic performance available. On the TNReady assessments in grades three through eight, roughly a quarter of students scored at the proficient level or above in math, and a similar share in English language arts. Science proficiency was just above a fifth of students, while social studies landed just under a third. These are the most recent results, and no multi-year trend data was provided to show whether performance has been moving up or down. Participation rates were very high, which strengthens the reliability of the numbers. Because the school does not serve high school grades, no graduation rate is reported, and state testing data for high school subjects is not applicable.
The student body is notably diverse. The largest group is Hispanic students, followed closely by Black students and White students. Asian students and students identifying as two or more races make up smaller shares, and there is a small American Indian or Alaska Native population. Information on students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as counts of students with disabilities or English learners, was not available in the data provided, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these support structures and the share of students receiving services.
Housing in the zip code where the school is located reflects a moderately priced urban market. Home values have seen a slight dip over the past year, and rental prices have edged down as well. These trends sit against a broader national context where home values and rents have increased modestly, and mortgage rates have been in the mid-six percent range. This suggests that families moving into the area may find some relative affordability compared to other parts of the city, though the neighborhood's character and commute patterns would be worth exploring directly.
When compared to other districts in Davidson County, Nashville Collegiate Prep's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it above the midpoint among the districts in the comparison set. The comparison group is small, with only four districts, but the school's performance stands above the median in that limited context. This is a relative position within the county and does not speak to absolute proficiency levels, which remain modest.
The school's grade span, kindergarten through seventh grade, means it is a middle-school feeder without its own high school. Families will need to plan for where students will attend eighth grade and beyond. The commission's expansion of charter options in the area could mean additional choices in the future, but current students will transition to either another charter school or a traditional district school after seventh grade. With no program offerings reported, it is unclear what electives, enrichment, or specialized pathways are available, so a parent may want to follow up on that directly. The school's size is moderate for its grade band, and its urban Nashville setting provides access to the city's cultural and civic resources, though the school itself does not report details on its building, facilities, or extracurricular offerings.
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