Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-12, R T Fisher Alternative 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R T Fisher Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
R T Fisher Alternative's student population of 122 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R T Fisher Alternative 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 R T Fisher Alternative is 0.64, which is more 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
#1618 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
38%
21%
White
46%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R T Fisher Alternative's ranking?
R T Fisher Alternative is ranked #1618 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend R T Fisher Alternative?
122 students attend R T Fisher Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of R T Fisher Alternative students are White, 38% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R T Fisher Alternative?
R T Fisher Alternative has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does R T Fisher Alternative offer ?
R T Fisher Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is R T Fisher Alternative part of?
R T Fisher Alternative is part of Sumner County School District.
School Reviews
2 9/19/2011
This school has helped me realize that it is important to follow the rules and not be in trouble all the time.The teachers are great they have also helped me realize that just because i made a few bad decisions doesnt make me a bad child i know that i made a mistake and now im paying for it i have learned alot the 28 days ive been there.
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