Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-12, R T Fisher Alternative 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
R T Fisher Alternative's student population of 127 students has grown by 273% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers
School Motto
Ready Sumner
School Rankings
R T Fisher Alternative ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R T Fisher Alternative is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1625 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
24%
20%
White
62%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R T Fisher Alternative's ranking?
R T Fisher Alternative is ranked #1625 out of 1,728 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend R T Fisher Alternative?
127 students attend R T Fisher Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of R T Fisher Alternative students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does R T Fisher Alternative offer ?
R T Fisher Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R T Fisher Alternative part of?
R T Fisher Alternative is part of Sumner County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school has helped me realize that it is important to follow the rules and not be in trouble all the time.The teachers are great they have also helped me realize that just because i made a few bad decisions doesnt make me a bad child i know that i made a mistake and now im paying for it i have learned alot the 28 days ive been there.
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