Serving 126 students in grades 5-8, Knowledge Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knowledge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Knowledge Academy's student population of 126 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knowledge Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knowledge Academy is 0.67, which is more 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
#1435 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
42%
13%
Black
35%
21%
White
18%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knowledge Academy's ranking?
Knowledge Academy is ranked #1435 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Knowledge Academy often compared to?
Knowledge Academyis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy Middle School, Apollo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Knowledge Academy?
126 students attend Knowledge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Knowledge Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knowledge Academy?
Knowledge Academy has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knowledge Academy offer ?
Knowledge Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Knowledge Academy part of?
Knowledge Academy is part of Davidson County School District.
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