The Academy At Old Cockrill serves 41 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Academy At Old Cockrill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Academy At Old Cockrill's student population of 41 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
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
The diversity score of The Academy At Old Cockrill is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
63%
21%
White
15%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of The Academy At Old Cockrill?
The graduation rate of The Academy At Old Cockrill is 70-74%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Academy At Old Cockrill?
41 students attend The Academy At Old Cockrill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of The Academy At Old Cockrill students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Academy At Old Cockrill?
The Academy At Old Cockrill has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Academy At Old Cockrill offer ?
The Academy At Old Cockrill offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Academy At Old Cockrill part of?
The Academy At Old Cockrill is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is The Academy At Old Cockrill located?
The Academy At Old Cockrill is located in the Urbandale Nations neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in Urbandale Nations.
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