Middle Schools in Tennessee Public Charter School Commission

The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission district is home to two middle schools, KIPP Antioch College Prep Middle and Lester Prep, serving students in grades 5-8.

Of the two schools, KIPP Antioch College Prep Middle stands out as the stronger performer, ranking 190 out of 580 Tennessee middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in proficiency rates across all subject areas. In contrast, Lester Prep struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the district and state levels.

While Lester Prep has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10:1 compared to KIPP Antioch College Prep Middle's 19.8:1, this does not translate to better academic performance. The data suggests that factors such as teaching quality and school resources may play a more significant role in student achievement. Additionally, KIPP Antioch College Prep Middle has a more racially diverse student population, with 31.03% White, 36.96% African American, and 26.28% Hispanic students, compared to Lester Prep's predominantly African American student body.