KIPP NASHVILLE COLLEGE PREP

KIPP Nashville College Prep is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 343 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 17 teachers, KIPP Nashville College Prep has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

KIPP Nashville College Prep, located at 3410 Knight Road in Nashville, Tennessee, is a public charter middle school that operates as part of the broader KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network. The school is built on the philosophy that academic achievement, combined with character development, is the key to college and career success. Serving students in the North Nashville community, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, extended school days, and a structured, supportive environment designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and higher education.

Beyond traditional academics, KIPP Nashville College Prep focuses on fostering a strong school culture rooted in core values such as grit, zest, and community. The school employs a mission-driven approach to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has access to high-quality instruction and the resources necessary to reach their full potential. By prioritizing the "college-to-career" pipeline, the school works closely with families and the community to help students navigate challenges and cultivate the habits of success required for long-term achievement.

For more information, contact KIPP Nashville College Prep at (615) 226-4484 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3410 Knight RD
Nashville, TN 37207
Advertisement

KIPP NASHVILLE COLLEGE PREP is a public Title I Charter school in Nashville, TN with about 343 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
District:
Davidson County
Total Students:
343
Teachers:
17
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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 343 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP NASHVILLE COLLEGE PREP is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.

Black or African American
80.8%
Hispanic/Latino
14.6%
White
2.9%
Asian
1.2%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.