Serving 529 students in grades 5-8, Stem Prep Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Stem Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Stem Prep Academy's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Stem Prep Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stem Prep Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1355 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
53%
14%
Black
24%
21%
White
20%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Stem Prep Academy is ranked #1355 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Stem Prep Academy?
529 students attend Stem Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Stem Prep Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stem Prep Academy?
Stem Prep Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stem Prep Academy offer ?
Stem Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Stem Prep Academy part of?
Stem Prep Academy is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Stem Prep Academy located?
Stem Prep Academy is located in the South Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in South Nashville.
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