KIPP Academy Nashville

Summary:

KIPP Academy Nashville is a public charter middle school serving grades 5-8 in Nashville, Tennessee, with a diverse student population of primarily African American and Hispanic students. The school faces significant challenges, as its academic performance on state assessments is generally lower than the surrounding Davidson County and statewide averages.

KIPP Academy Nashville's student proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts are well below the county and state levels, with only around 30% of students meeting or exceeding standards. The school's performance also varies greatly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but African American students, male students, and students with disabilities struggling significantly. Over the years, the school's statewide ranking has declined, from a high of 9th out of 362 Tennessee middle schools in 2016-2017 to 252nd out of 580 in 2023-2024.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Davidson County district, such as Head Middle School, KIPP Academy Nashville's performance is generally lower across all subjects and grade levels. The school's high-poverty student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to its academic challenges. Additionally, the school has experienced fluctuations in its student-teacher ratio, which may have impacted its ability to provide personalized instruction and support to its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

 123 Douglas AVE
       Nashville, TN  37207


(615) 514-6266

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
251st of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  54.4 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

African American:
55.6%
Hispanic:
39.9%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.1% Help


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Compare Details KIPP Academy Nashville ranks better than 57.2% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.83. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP Academy Nashville:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Academy Nashville 251st of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See KIPP Academy Nashville in the ranking list.)

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Davidson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson County 123rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for KIPP Academy Nashville

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Academy Nashville

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 40.57 276th 435 36.6%
2011 30.52 359th 462 22.3%
2012 67.65 149th 466 68.0%
2013 68.74 150th 475 68.4%
2014 62.50 163rd 485 66.4%
2015 84.98 34th 492 93.1%
2017 90.09 9th 362 97.5%
2018 81.89 60th 563 89.3%
2019 50.06 243rd 574 57.7%
2021 17.52 470th 576 18.4%
2022 26.69 419th 569 26.4%
2023 37.22 358th 594 39.7%
2024 52.83 251st 587 57.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Academy Nashville

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.52 10th 42 76.2%
2024 69.77 11th 73 84.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP Academy Nashville

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.89 162nd 222 27.0%
2024 48.50 102nd 299 65.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Academy Nashville

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.76 9th 481 98.1%
2019 66.63 87th 490 82.2%
2021 20.10 410th 483 15.1%
2022 30.27 351st 495 29.1%
2023 55.63 173rd 514 66.3%
2024 66.28 115th 510 77.5%
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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Academy Nashville

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.87 221st 529 58.2%
2021 18.19 442nd 538 17.8%
2022 31.03 382nd 552 30.8%
2023 44.65 298th 560 46.8%
2024 56.23 220th 554 60.3%
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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Academy Nashville

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.73 249th 523 52.4%
2021 15.38 449th 529 15.1%
2022 22.84 419th 540 22.4%
2023 28.53 404th 557 27.5%
2024 45.72 287th 560 48.8%
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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Academy Nashville

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.28 16th 284 94.4%
2019 58.18 95th 293 67.6%
2021 23.94 206th 277 25.6%
2022 29.40 191st 299 36.1%
2023 50.08 125th 316 60.4%
2024 58.02 106th 318 66.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Academy Nashville

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.86 8th 219 96.3%
2019 62.00 64th 228 71.9%
2021 30.74 175th 261 33.0%
2022 43.58 138th 275 49.8%
2023 51.44 119th 285 58.2%
2024 74.02 57th 285 80.0%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

KIPP Academy Nashville Test Scores
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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for KIPP Academy Nashville

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 4 56 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2007 7 109 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2008 14 135 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2009 18 184 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2010 12 230 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 253
2011 13 267 4 18 0 0 0 0 302
2012 6 281 3 24 0 0 1 0 315
2013 13 288 2 28 0 0 1 0 332
2014 13 271 1 64 0 0 1 0 350
2015 9 240 1 96 0 0 3 0 349
2016 10 247 1 116 0 0 1 0 375
2017 15 224 0 127 0 0 3 0 369
2018 15 204 3 138 0 0 3 0 363
2019 13 194 2 160 0 0 1 0 370
2020 13 195 3 164 0 0 3 0 378
2021 13 199 4 172 0 0 2 0 390
2022 8 201 3 157 0 0 6 0 375
2023 8 212 3 152 0 1 5 0 381

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at KIPP Academy Nashville

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 60 n/a n/a n/a
2007 116 n/a n/a 41.4
2008 153 n/a n/a 65.4
2009 208 n/a n/a 63.5
2010 253 n/a n/a 72.7
2011 302 n/a n/a 69.2
2012 315 18.0 17.5 87
2013 332 20.4 16.2 89.8
2014 350 22.0 15.9 90.9
2015 349 26.0 13.4 87.4
2016 375 18.0 20.8 86.1
2017 369 18.1 20.3 n/a
2018 363 18.1 20.0 n/a
2019 370 18.1 20.4 n/a
2020 378 17.0 22.2 n/a
2021 390 18.5 21.0 n/a
2022 375 13.0 28.8 n/a
2023 381 7.0 54.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio KIPP Academy Nashville

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 60 n/a n/a n/a
2007 116 n/a n/a 41.4
2008 153 n/a n/a 65.4
2009 208 n/a n/a 63.5
2010 253 n/a n/a 72.7
2011 302 n/a n/a 69.2
2012 315 18.0 17.5 87
2013 332 20.4 16.2 89.8
2014 350 22.0 15.9 90.9
2015 349 26.0 13.4 87.4
2016 375 18.0 20.8 86.1
2017 369 18.1 20.3 n/a
2018 363 18.1 20.0 n/a
2019 370 18.1 20.4 n/a
2020 378 17.0 22.2 n/a
2021 390 18.5 21.0 n/a
2022 375 13.0 28.8 n/a
2023 381 7.0 54.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for KIPP Academy Nashville

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $440 (6.7%) $4,930 (75.6%) $6,522
2020 $1,324 (6.3%) $19,461 (93.1%) $20,903
2021 $2,376 (9.1%) $23,612 (90.8%) $25,994
2022 $2,654 (13.5%) $16,816 (85.8%) $19,596
2023 $3,610 (19.6%) $13,204 (71.7%) $18,409

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Academy Nashville

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 243rd of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 358th of 594 Middle schools
 17.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Academy Nashville)47.427.4
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)31.826
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Academy Nashville)28.416.5
 11.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)26.925.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Academy Nashville)30.819.6
 11.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)26.622.1
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Academy Nashville)27.221
 6.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)24.727.6
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (KIPP Academy Nashville)15.438.6
 23.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)25.330.2
 4.9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Academy Nashville)55.730.9
 24.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)23.123.3
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Academy Nashville)37.532
 5.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)25.826
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (KIPP Academy Nashville)38.636.5
 2.1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)29.934.6
 4.7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Academy Nashville)73.438.9
 34.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)25.721.3
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Academy Nashville)21.525
 3.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)21.118.5
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (KIPP Academy Nashville)29.135.2
 6.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)27.924.8
 3.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (KIPP Academy Nashville)5128.9
 22.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Davidson County)29.926.4
 3.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (KIPP Academy Nashville)28.823.6
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Davidson County)25.927.4
 1.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (KIPP Academy Nashville)27.536.8
 9.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Davidson County)27.729.9
 2.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students370381
 3%
African American194212
 9.3%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic160152
 5%
Pacific Islander01
White138
 38.5%
Two or More Races15
 400%


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KIPP Academy Nashville ranks 251st of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at KIPP Academy Nashville are 56% African American, 40% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 381 students attended KIPP Academy Nashville.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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