Top Rankings
Alcoa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,167 students in Alcoa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Alcoa School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
2,167 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Alcoa School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
286 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
13%
# Black Students
268 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
12%
21%
# White Students
1,378 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
64%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
213 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
154
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
162
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
164
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
189
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
164
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
179
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,769 is higher than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,703 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,769
$12,157
Spending / Student
$12,703
$11,647
Best Alcoa School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alcoa Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1325 Springbrook Rd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-4767
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-4767
Grades: 3-5
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Alcoa High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1205 Lodge St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 983-3247
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 983-3247
Grades: 9-12
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
Alcoa Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
532 Faraday St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5211
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5211
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Alcoa Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Springbrook Rd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-3120
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-3120
Grades: PK-2
| 527 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alcoa School District?
Alcoa School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,167 students.
What is the rank of Alcoa School District?
Alcoa School District is ranked #29 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alcoa School District?
64% of Alcoa School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alcoa School District?
Alcoa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Alcoa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,703 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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