Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Klondike Preparatory 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
98%
21%
White
n/a
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
97%
51%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Klondike Preparatory Academy?
198 students attend Klondike Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Klondike Preparatory Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Klondike Preparatory Academy?
Klondike Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Klondike Preparatory Academy offer ?
Klondike Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Klondike Preparatory Academy part of?
Klondike Preparatory Academy is part of Achievement School District.
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