Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Drexel Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
99%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Drexel Prep?
242 students attend Drexel Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Drexel Prep students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Drexel Prep?
Drexel Prep has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Drexel Prep offer ?
Drexel Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Drexel Prep part of?
Drexel Prep is part of Davidson County School District.
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