CAMERON COLLEGE PREPARATORY

Cameron College Preparatory is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 626 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Cameron College Preparatory has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cameron College Preparatory, located in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood of Nashville, is a public charter middle school serving grades 5 through 8. As part of the RePublic Schools network, the institution is built on the philosophy that all students, regardless of background, can achieve college success. The school employs a rigorous academic model that emphasizes high expectations, structured classroom environments, and a curriculum that integrates traditional core subjects with a focus on computer science and data-driven instruction.

Beyond academics, Cameron College Prep places a strong emphasis on school culture and character development. The school utilizes a personalized learning approach to meet individual student needs and offers various extracurricular opportunities to foster student growth. By maintaining a clear mission to prepare students for the demands of higher education, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for the diverse student population in the Nashville community.

For more information, contact Cameron College Preparatory at (615) 291-6365 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
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CAMERON COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public Title I Charter school in Nashville, TN with about 626 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
District:
Davidson County
Total Students:
626
Teachers:
38
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 626 students

Hispanic/Latino
55.4%
Black or African American
29.7%
White
13.4%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.