Serving 837 students in grades Kindergarten-8, East End Preparatory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
East End Preparatory School's student population of 837 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
837 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
School Rankings
East End Preparatory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East End Preparatory School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
82%
20%
White
4%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East End Preparatory School's ranking?
East End Preparatory School is ranked #870 out of 1,728 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend East End Preparatory School?
837 students attend East End Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of East End Preparatory School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does East End Preparatory School offer ?
East End Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East End Preparatory School part of?
East End Preparatory School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is East End Preparatory School located?
East End Preparatory School is located in the East Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in East Nashville.
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