Serving 23 students in grades 3-12, Anderson County Innovation Academy ranks in the top 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anderson County Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Anderson County Innovation Academy's student population of 23 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Anderson County Innovation Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson County Innovation Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#739 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
n/a
21%
White
91%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson County Innovation Academy's ranking?
Anderson County Innovation Academy is ranked #739 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anderson County Innovation Academy?
The graduation rate of Anderson County Innovation Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Anderson County Innovation Academy?
23 students attend Anderson County Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Anderson County Innovation Academy students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson County Innovation Academy?
Anderson County Innovation Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anderson County Innovation Academy offer ?
Anderson County Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Anderson County Innovation Academy part of?
Anderson County Innovation Academy is part of Anderson County School District.
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