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About MBA
Montgomery Bell academy enjoys a 137-year history
as a college preparatory school for young men in grades 7-12, offering a progressive
approach to traditional education. MBA provides for its students a determined
balance among academics, athletics, and fine arts.
As Middle Tennessee's only school for young men, MBA offers a unique educational
setting. Here boys are immersed in an environment where trust and support are
paramount. Because of this support, students see initiative, independence, and
resourcefulness as the means to pursue self-discovery, develop leadership skills,
and claim a sense of self-worth.
Mission Statement
Montgomery Bell Academy offers young men an exemplary college preparatory experience,
assisting them to be "gentlemen, scholars, and athletes" and young men of wisdom
and moral integrity who will make significant contributions to society.
Some Points to Consider
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MBA consistently has more National Merit Scholars
than any other school in the region. For the 2003-2004 academic year, MBA
had 21 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholar Competition, 19 of whom
graduated from our Junior School. For the 2004-2005 academic year, MBA has 12 semifinalists (twice as many as any other Nashville area school), 7 of whom graduated from our Junior School.
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MBA’s diverse student body is represented
by 9 Middle Tennessee counties, coming from nearly 70 schools, of which
42% are public.
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100% of our student body is college-bound
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The student-teacher ratio is 8 to1, with an
average class size of 13.
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Among the 76% of our 84 faculty having graduate degrees, 16
are doctorates.
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For the 2005-2006 academic year, MBA awarded
more than $800,000 in need-based financial aid benefiting 16% of the student population.
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In 2004-2005, twenty-eight MBA students took home the Gold (7) and Silver (21) in the National
Scholastic Art Competition
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In 2004-2005, the MBA Debate Team won the National Debate Championship, placing two teams in the final round, a feat unprecedented in the 75-year history of the National Forensics League.
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In 2002, MBA won the Division II ABA State
Football Championship and was ranked #1 in the TN Power Ratings for Public
and Private schools. MBA repeated as Division II State Football Champions
in 2003.
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Community service is key to the MBA experience.
Through the Service Club, the boys support such worthwhile causes as Special
Olympics, Time to Rise, Monroe Harding Children’s Home, Soup Kitchen,
Neighborhood Clean-ups, and Second Harvest Food Bank.
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The Honor Code is an integral part of life at
MBA, promoting a strong sense of mutual trust and respect among all members
of the MBA community.
Alma Mater
Hail MBA of thee we sing
Now and forever more.
Long may the bells of glory ring,
As in the days of yore.
Hail to thee! Hail to thee!
Where loyal hearts and friendship dwell.
On and On! Faithfully,
Hail Montgomery Bell!
School Colors
Cardinal and Silver
Ideal
Gentleman, Scholar, Athlete
Motto
Fortitudo per Scientiam
Nickname
Big Red
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