Serving 44 students in grades 8-12, Johnson School 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
80%
21%
White
16%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Johnson School?
The graduation rate of Johnson School is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 85%.
How many students attend Johnson School?
44 students attend Johnson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Johnson School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson School?
Johnson School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Johnson School offer ?
Johnson School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Johnson School part of?
Johnson School is part of Davidson County School District.
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