DuPont Tyler Middle

schools.mnps.org/dupont-tyler-middle-prep

312 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

DuPont Tyler Middle Prep, located in Hermitage, Tennessee, is part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school serves a diverse student body in the middle school grades, focusing on fostering academic growth and personal development during the critical transition between elementary and high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous state standards while providing students with opportunities to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and support programs.

As a "Middle Prep" school, DuPont Tyler emphasizes a structured environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and character building. The school utilizes the district's broader initiatives to ensure students are prepared for high school success, placing a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and collaborative learning. With its commitment to community engagement and student achievement, DuPont Tyler Middle Prep strives to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every student is challenged to reach their full potential.

312

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DuPont Tyler Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	75
Black	135
Asian	8
Two or More	18
American Indian	4

Black
135 (43.3 %)
Hispanic
75 (24.0 %)
White
72 (23.1 %)
Two or More
18 (5.8 %)
Asian
8 (2.6 %)
American Indian
4 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)885-8827
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/dupont-tyler-middle-prep
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 6 111

Grade 7 99

Grade 8 102