Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center serves 37 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
86%
21%
White
8%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
89%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center?
37 students attend Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center?
Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center part of?
Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center is part of Davidson County School District.
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