Founded 2011

Grades 5-8

South Nashville

Enrollment: 550

Zone-Enrolled for Glencliff Cluster

BACK-TO-SCHOOL 2020-2021 UPDATES

LEAD Cameron will distribute Chromebooks to all of our students:

-Monday, August 3 to Wednesday, August 5 

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

Please enter 1st Avenue South going North and look for the pickup station outside of the school.

In order to pick up technology for a student, you must be listed in Infinite Campus as the parent/guardian or emergency contact. 

Chromebook distribution will take between 10-20 minutes once you get to the front of the line so please plan accordingly. All LEAD staff members will be wearing masks and practicing social distancing. All family members must also wear masks and remain in their cars at all times during pick-up. 

Quick Facts

Rigorous college preparatory instruction

Three-time Reward School for top academic growth in the state (2014, 2017, 2018)

Newcomer Academy provides specialized resources and instruction to English Language Learners who are new to the country, aiming to prepare them for grade-level coursework

Competitive writing program that aligns across classes and grade levels so that students learn to produce quality writing by the time they enter high school

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LEAD Cameron College Prep is a free, zoned-enrolled college preparatory middle school with an emphasis on preparing our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in college and in life.

Cameron Middle School has a rich history in Nashville with an alumni network spanning decades. Today, as a zoned district middle school, Cameron reflects the diversity of a growing city, with over 17 languages spoken by the student population.

In 2011, Cameron became the first successful turnaround school to partner with a local district in Tennessee.

As a zoned school, all of our students have the opportunity to receive a rigorous, college preparatory education that is competitive with any Nashville school. In addition to rigorous academics, staff at Cameron is dedicated to supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral development of all students, to ensure they are Read for Life.

At Cameron, we believe in holding students to high expectations, and providing the necessary supports to help them reach their potential. As a result, our students thrive.

Our LEAD Ethos is central to everything we do.

“We are LEADers because we are committed, courageous, disciplined, self-reliant and because we serve others.”

Kate Ring, Principal
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“I started Cameron last year in 7th grade. I think the energy is really strong. I feel that could be me one day, with people cheering me on for getting into college.”

Rosie, Class of 2022

School Information

School Hours
Mon – Fri – 8:10am to 3:25pm

Address
1034 First Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210

Phone
(615) 806-6320

Clubs & Electives

  • Photography
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • Keyboarding
  • Crewcial (theatre/media)
  • NAZA
  • Citywide science fair

Sports

  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Track
  • Volleyball
  • Cheerleading
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