Serving 78 students in grades 9-12, The Phoenix School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Phoenix School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Phoenix School's student population of 78 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Phoenix School is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
3%
21%
White
83%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Phoenix School?
The graduation rate of The Phoenix School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend The Phoenix School?
78 students attend The Phoenix School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of The Phoenix School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Phoenix School?
The Phoenix School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Phoenix School offer ?
The Phoenix School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Phoenix School part of?
The Phoenix School is part of Cumberland County School District.
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