Serving 1,478 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 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 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,478 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8's student population of 1,478 students has grown by 654% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 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 Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 is 0.62, 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
#1500 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
26%
21%
White
55%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8's ranking?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 is ranked #1500 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8?
1,478 students attend Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 offer ?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 part of?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 is part of Johnson County School District.
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