Mckissack Professional Development School serves 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
92%
21%
White
7%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Davidson County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mckissack Professional Development School?
198 students attend Mckissack Professional Development School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mckissack Professional Development School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckissack Professional Development School?
Mckissack Professional Development School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mckissack Professional Development School offer ?
Mckissack Professional Development School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mckissack Professional Development School part of?
Mckissack Professional Development School is part of Davidson County School District.
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