Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charger Academy ranks in the bottom 50% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charger Academy's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
32 teachers
School Rankings
Charger Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charger Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1112 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
75%
20%
White
16%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charger Academy's ranking?
Charger Academy is ranked #1112 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Charger Academy often compared to?
Charger Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Crestview Middle School, Crestview Elementary School, Atoka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Charger Academy?
528 students attend Charger Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Charger Academy students are Black, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Charger Academy offer ?
Charger Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charger Academy part of?
Charger Academy is part of Tipton County School District.
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