Serving 19 students in grades 6-12, New Directions 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 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Directions Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Directions Academy's student population of 19 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Directions 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 New Directions Academy is 0.51, 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
#1077 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
11%
21%
White
68%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Directions Academy's ranking?
New Directions Academy is ranked #1077 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Directions Academy?
The graduation rate of New Directions Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 86%.
How many students attend New Directions Academy?
19 students attend New Directions Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of New Directions Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Directions Academy?
New Directions Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Directions Academy offer ?
New Directions Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Directions Academy part of?
New Directions Academy is part of Dickson County School District.
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