Serving 33 students in grades 6-12, Wilder Youth Development Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilder Youth Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wilder Youth Development Center's student population of 33 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilder Youth Development Center 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 Wilder Youth Development Center is 0.11, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1517 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
94%
21%
White
6%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
90%
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 Wilder Youth Development Center's ranking?
Wilder Youth Development Center is ranked #1517 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilder Youth Development Center?
The graduation rate of Wilder Youth Development Center is 11-19%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wilder Youth Development Center?
33 students attend Wilder Youth Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Wilder Youth Development Center students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilder Youth Development Center?
Wilder Youth Development Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilder Youth Development Center offer ?
Wilder Youth Development Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Wilder Youth Development Center part of?
Wilder Youth Development Center is part of Department Of Children's Services Education Division School District.
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