Serving 253 students in grades 6-8, Howard Connect Academy ranks in the bottom 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 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard Connect Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Howard Connect Academy's student population of 253 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howard Connect Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Connect Academy is 0.52, 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
#1602 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
64%
21%
White
7%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Connect Academy's ranking?
Howard Connect Academy is ranked #1602 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Howard Connect Academy?
253 students attend Howard Connect Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Howard Connect Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard Connect Academy?
Howard Connect Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Howard Connect Academy offer ?
Howard Connect Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Howard Connect Academy part of?
Howard Connect Academy is part of Hamilton County School District.
In what neighborhood is Howard Connect Academy located?
Howard Connect Academy is located in the Mary Walker Towers neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Mary Walker Towers.
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