Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barger 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barger Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Barger Academy's student population of 363 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barger 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 Barger Academy is 0.39, 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
#1239 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
77%
21%
White
4%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 is Barger Academy's ranking?
Barger Academy is ranked #1239 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Barger Academy often compared to?
Barger Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Battle For Teaching Learning, Alpine Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Barger Academy?
363 students attend Barger Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Barger Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barger Academy?
Barger Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barger Academy offer ?
Barger Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Barger Academy part of?
Barger Academy is part of Hamilton County School District.
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