Neely's Bend: A LEAD Public School

Charter School 367 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Neely’s Bend College Prep, part of the LEAD Public Schools network, is a public charter school located in Madison, Tennessee, serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of a mission-driven network, the school focuses on closing the achievement gap by preparing middle school students for success in high school, college, and beyond. Its educational model emphasizes a structured academic environment, high expectations for student behavior, and a rigorous curriculum designed to ensure that students are meeting or exceeding state standards.

Beyond core academics, Neely's Bend prioritizes the holistic development of its students through a culture of character education and personal growth. By utilizing a "college-ready" approach, the school aims to cultivate a sense of agency and ambition in its students, preparing them to navigate the challenges of higher education. With its commitment to the LEAD Public Schools philosophy—which centers on individual attention and community engagement—Neely’s Bend serves as a vital educational option for families in the Madison area looking for a focused, preparatory middle school experience.

367

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Neely's Bend: A LEAD Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	160
Black	135
Asian	1
Two or More	21

Hispanic
160 (43.6 %)
Black
135 (36.8 %)
White
50 (13.6 %)
Two or More
21 (5.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Achievement School District
Phone:	(615)645-6461
Website:	http://leadpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 16

Grade 6 132

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Neely's Bend: A LEAD Public School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	16
Grade 6	132
Grade 7	115
Grade 8	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Neely's Bend: A LEAD Public School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	44.7%
Male	203	55.3%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)