Serving 1,487 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tennessee Connections 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 was 13% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
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
Overall Testing Rank
#1389 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
22%
21%
White
59%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
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 K-8's ranking?
Tennessee Connections K-8 is ranked #1389 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tennessee Connections K-8?
1,487 students attend Tennessee Connections K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Tennessee Connections K-8 students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Tennessee Connections K-8 offer ?
Tennessee Connections K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tennessee Connections K-8 part of?
Tennessee Connections K-8 is part of Robertson County School District.
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