Serving 106 students in grades 6-12, Richard Yoakley 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Yoakley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Richard Yoakley School's student population of 106 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard Yoakley School 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 Richard Yoakley School is 0.67, 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
#1728 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
32%
21%
White
46%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Yoakley School's ranking?
Richard Yoakley School is ranked #1728 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Richard Yoakley School often compared to?
Richard Yoakley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgedale Alternative School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Richard Yoakley School?
106 students attend Richard Yoakley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Richard Yoakley School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Yoakley School?
Richard Yoakley School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Richard Yoakley School offer ?
Richard Yoakley School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard Yoakley School part of?
Richard Yoakley School is part of Knox County School District.
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