Summary:
The 37228 zip code is home to a single public charter elementary school, Purpose Prep, which serves students in grades K-5. As the sole educational institution in this area, Purpose Prep stands out as a standout school, with its academic performance generally exceeding the Davidson County and Tennessee state averages across various subjects and grade levels.
Purpose Prep's student population of 393 is predominantly African American, at 89.06%, with smaller percentages of White, Hispanic, and other racial groups. The school's academic performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, has fluctuated in recent years, with a dip in the 2022-2023 school year but a rebound in the current 2023-2024 school year. Purpose Prep's statewide ranking among Tennessee elementary schools has ranged from 139th out of 1,000 schools in 2021-2022 to 391st out of 1,008 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year, while its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from a high of 4 stars out of 5 in 2021-2022 to a current rating of 3 stars out of 5.
Despite these fluctuations, Purpose Prep has maintained a relatively strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the county and state averages in various subject areas and grade levels. The school's higher per-student spending of $16,452 for the 2020-2021 school year and a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 35.7 for the 2022-2023 school year suggest that the school is allocating significant resources to support its students. However, the impact of these financial and staffing decisions on student outcomes would require further analysis to fully understand the school's strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement.
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