Serving 503 students in grades 5-8, Valor Voyager Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valor Voyager Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Valor Voyager Academy's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valor Voyager Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valor Voyager Academy is 0.70, 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
#132 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
17%
21%
White
41%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valor Voyager Academy's ranking?
Valor Voyager Academy is ranked #132 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Valor Voyager Academy often compared to?
Valor Voyager Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Valor Flagship Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Valor Voyager Academy?
503 students attend Valor Voyager Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Valor Voyager Academy students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valor Voyager Academy?
Valor Voyager Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valor Voyager Academy offer ?
Valor Voyager Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Valor Voyager Academy part of?
Valor Voyager Academy is part of Davidson County School District.
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