L N Stem Academy
Tel:
(865)329-8440
- L N Stem Academy serves 622 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
School Overview
- L N Stem Academy's student population of 622 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 622 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- L N Stem Academy's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of L N Stem Academy is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | #268 out of 573 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 10% |
| Black | 9% | 22% |
| White | 81% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Knox County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to L N Stem Academy is Ft Sanders Education Development Center (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Emerald Academy (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Knoxville Emerald Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 259 students
0.6 miles
220 Carrick St
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865)637-3227 0.6 K-6 259 - Knoxville Green Magnet Math And Science Academy Grades: PK-5 | 363 students
0.8 miles
801 Townview Dr
Knoxville, TN 37915
(865)594-1324 0.8 PK-5 363 - Knoxville Maynard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 141 students
0.9 miles
737 College St
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865)594-1333 0.9 K-5 141 - Knoxville Ft Sanders Education Development Center Special Education School
Grades: 7-12 | 330 students
1.0 miles
501 S Twenty-first St
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865)594-5035 1.0 7-12 330 - Knoxville Ft Sanders Education Development Center Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 112 students
1.0 miles
501 South 21st St
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865)594-5035 1.0 Inquire with school 112
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