Serving 80 students in grades 6-8, Innovation Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Innovation Academy's student population of 80 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 242% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Innovation Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovation Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
98%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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 Innovation Academy's ranking?
Innovation Academy is ranked #324 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Innovation Academy often compared to?
Innovation Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Greene Technology Center, Ross N. Robinson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Innovation Academy?
80 students attend Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Innovation Academy students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovation Academy?
Innovation Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Innovation Academy offer ?
Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Innovation Academy part of?
Innovation Academy is part of Sullivan County School District.
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