Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Purpose Prep ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Purpose Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Purpose Prep's student population of 431 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
13 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Motto
Intelligence Plus Character; That Is The Purpose Of Education.
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Purpose Prep ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Purpose Prep is 0.24, 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
#240 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
87%
20%
White
5%
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
14%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Purpose Prep's ranking?
Purpose Prep is ranked #240 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Purpose Prep often compared to?
Purpose Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Nashville Classical East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Purpose Prep?
431 students attend Purpose Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Purpose Prep students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Purpose Prep offer ?
Purpose Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Purpose Prep part of?
Purpose Prep is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Purpose Prep located?
Purpose Prep is located in the Metrocenter And North Rhodes Park neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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