Isaac Litton Middle

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301 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Isaac Litton Middle School, located in the Inglewood neighborhood of Nashville, serves students in grades 5 through 8 as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school is known for its strong community ties and its commitment to providing a structured, academically focused environment. As a middle school, it emphasizes the transition from elementary to high school, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and elective courses designed to foster personal growth and academic exploration among its diverse student population.

The school is housed in a building with historical significance, maintaining a connection to the local community’s heritage while integrating modern educational resources. Isaac Litton Middle places a high priority on student engagement and teacher collaboration, aiming to cultivate a supportive culture that helps students develop critical thinking and social-emotional skills. By providing a blend of rigorous core curriculum and enrichment programs, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and long-term success.

301

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Isaac Litton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	61
Black	80
Asian	1
Two or More	20

White
139 (46.2 %)
Black
80 (26.6 %)
Hispanic
61 (20.3 %)
Two or More
20 (6.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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)262-6700
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/isaac-litton-middle-prep
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
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 6 113

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Isaac Litton Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	113
Grade 7	90
Grade 8	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Isaac Litton Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	135	44.9%
Male	166	55.1%

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