Tennessee Virtual Academy vs. Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Should I attend Tennessee Virtual Academy or Merrol Hyde Magnet 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
Tennessee Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 3,036 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tennessee Virtual 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 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 665 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Merrol Hyde Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
3,036 students
665 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1268 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
93%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
88%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
302
40
Grade 1 Students
334
40
Grade 2 Students
362
40
Grade 3 Students
335
40
Grade 4 Students
351
50
Grade 5 Students
330
50
Grade 6 Students
327
50
Grade 7 Students
334
60
Grade 8 Students
361
60
Grade 9 Students
-
60
Grade 10 Students
-
60
Grade 11 Students
-
60
Grade 12 Students
-
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
2%
% Black
33%
3%
% White
49%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
1%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
2%
n/a