Middle Schools in Tennessee Public Charter School Commission

The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission oversees 4 middle schools, including KIPP Antioch College Prep Middle, LEAD Neely's Bend, Lester Prep, and Tennessee Nature Academy. These schools serve students in middle grades and demonstrate varying levels of academic performance.

Among the standout schools, KIPP Antioch College Prep Middle ranks the highest statewide, placing 108th out of 583 Tennessee middle schools. It also boasts the strongest test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels, outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, LEAD Neely's Bend and Lester Prep struggle to meet proficiency levels. Tennessee Nature Academy stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its relatively strong academic performance.

Across the district, the schools share a common challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, with all 4 schools reporting 18.9% for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the schools vary significantly in their spending per student, ranging from $15,352 at KIPP Antioch College Prep Middle to $26,692 at LEAD Neely's Bend. These disparities in resources and student engagement may be contributing factors to the performance differences observed among the middle schools in the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission district.