Very Good
#580 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 32% in state
Purpose Prep
Elementary School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County charter elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
220 Venture CIR, Nashville, TN 37228
- Math 48% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 32.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Purpose Prep score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 37 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Purpose Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,708
Median rent
$1,347/mo
College educated
54.6%
Homeownership
1%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F H Jenkins Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–10 | 0.7 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Hull-jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Born Again Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Jones ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #36 of 154
- District spending per student
- $17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Purpose Prep is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Purpose Prep
Purpose Prep is a public elementary school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 32.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #580 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Purpose Prep
What grades does Purpose Prep serve?
Purpose Prep serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Purpose Prep?
Purpose Prep has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purpose Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Purpose Prep is 32.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Purpose Prep rank in TN?
Purpose Prep ranks #580 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Purpose Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Purpose Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Purpose Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Purpose Prep has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Purpose Prep a charter school?
Yes, Purpose Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Purpose Prep a Title I school?
No, Purpose Prep is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (615) 724-0705
- Area population (ZIP 37228)
- 2,351
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 27.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37228; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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