Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy vs. West Wilson Middle School
Should I attend Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy or West Wilson Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
West Wilson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,162 students in grades 6-8, West Wilson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
6-8
Total Students
222 students
1,162 students
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#362 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
19
397
Grade 7 Students
22
379
Grade 8 Students
33
386
Grade 9 Students
32
-
Grade 10 Students
42
-
Grade 11 Students
44
-
Grade 12 Students
30
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
10%
% Black
12%
9%
% White
61%
74%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
23%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
4%
n/a
