Head Middle

1830 Jo Johnston AVE
Nashville, TN 37203

schools.mnps.org/head-middle-magnet-prep

521 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Head Middle Magnet Prep, located in the North Nashville area, is a specialized magnet school within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school is widely recognized for its focus on providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond. As a magnet program, it draws students from across the district who are interested in a structured learning atmosphere that emphasizes high achievement, personal responsibility, and academic excellence.

The school is particularly noted for its commitment to a "preparatory" model, which integrates challenging coursework with a supportive community culture. By utilizing its magnet status to foster a diverse and focused student body, Head Middle offers a range of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities designed to develop well-rounded students. Its location on Jo Johnston Avenue places it in a historic part of Nashville, making it a key educational institution for families seeking an alternative, high-standard middle school experience within the public system.

521

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Head Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	36
Black	273
Asian	34
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
273 (52.4 %)
White
162 (31.1 %)
Hispanic
36 (6.9 %)
Asian
34 (6.5 %)
Two or More
14 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)329-8160
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/head-middle-magnet-prep
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
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 5 156

Grade 6 172

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Head Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	156
Grade 6	172
Grade 7	87
Grade 8	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Head Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	264	50.7%
Male	257	49.3%

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