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#934 of 1,786 schools in TN
Stem Prep High School
High School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County charter high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1252 Foster AVE, Nashville, TN 37210
- Math 20% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stem Prep High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 10-year record (2016–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 15 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Stem Prep High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,343
Median home value
$334,800
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
26.6%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Glencliff High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,077 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #66 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
Stem Prep High School is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stem Prep High School
Stem Prep High School is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 502 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #934 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stem Prep High School
What grades does Stem Prep High School serve?
Stem Prep High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Stem Prep High School?
Stem Prep High School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Prep High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Prep High School is 27.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stem Prep High School rank in TN?
Stem Prep High School ranks #934 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Stem Prep High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stem Prep High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Stem Prep High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stem Prep High School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Stem Prep High School a charter school?
Yes, Stem Prep High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Stem Prep High School a Title I school?
No, Stem Prep High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (615) 425-0050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 37210)
- 17,116
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 37210; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025, multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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