Serving 56 students in grades 6-12, Daniel Mckee Alternative School 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 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel Mckee Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Daniel Mckee Alternative School's student population of 56 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daniel Mckee Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Mckee Alternative School is 0.63, 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
#1664 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
46%
21%
White
39%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Mckee Alternative School's ranking?
Daniel Mckee Alternative School is ranked #1664 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Daniel Mckee Alternative School often compared to?
Daniel Mckee Alternative Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smyrna West Alternative 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 31% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Daniel Mckee Alternative School?
56 students attend Daniel Mckee Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Daniel Mckee Alternative School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Mckee Alternative School?
Daniel Mckee Alternative School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Daniel Mckee Alternative School offer ?
Daniel Mckee Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Daniel Mckee Alternative School part of?
Daniel Mckee Alternative School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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