School Overview
Moses McKissack Middle School, located in the North Nashville community, is a public middle school serving students as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school is named in honor of Moses McKissack III, a prominent architect and a pioneer in the African American architectural community in Nashville. The institution places a strong emphasis on providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on core subjects while fostering a culture of community and character development.

The school is known for its commitment to holistic student growth, offering various extracurricular activities and support services designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging its location in the historic North Nashville area, McKissack Middle seeks to provide a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between middle school education and future collegiate or career aspirations. Parents and students looking for specific information on enrollment, current faculty, or upcoming school events can access the latest updates through their official district webpage.
172
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moses McKissack Middle
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic8
Black152
Asian1
Two or More6
  • Black
    152 (88.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.5 %)
  • White
    5 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
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)329-8170
Website: http://schools.mnps.org/mckissack-middle-prep
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 39
Grade 7 64
Grade 8 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Moses McKissack Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 639
Grade 764
Grade 869
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Moses McKissack Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7945.9%
Male9354.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)