Donelson Middle

110 Stewarts Ferry PIKE
Nashville, TN 37214

schools.mnps.org/donelson-middle-prep

439 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Donelson Middle School, located at 110 Stewarts Ferry Pike in Nashville, Tennessee, is part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. Serving the Donelson community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. As a "Middle Prep," the institution emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the transition from childhood to adolescence through a structured and supportive learning environment.

The school strives to engage its diverse student body through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs that encourage both personal and collective success. By fostering a strong partnership between students, staff, and the local community, Donelson Middle aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their potential. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school performance data, or enrollment information can find further resources on their official MNPS school portal.

439

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donelson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	118
Black	170
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Black
170 (38.7 %)
White
125 (28.5 %)
Hispanic
118 (26.9 %)
Two or More
22 (5.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)884-4080
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/donelson-middle-prep
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 6 134

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 163

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Donelson Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	134
Grade 7	142
Grade 8	163

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Donelson Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	47.8%
Male	229	52.2%

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