Serving 81 students in grades 6-12, Richard Yoakley School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard Yoakley School's student population of 81 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
81 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Richard Yoakley School 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 Richard Yoakley School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1713 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Hispanic
15%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Yoakley School's ranking?
Richard Yoakley School is ranked #1713 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Richard Yoakley School often compared to?
Richard Yoakley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgedale Alternative School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Richard Yoakley School?
81 students attend Richard Yoakley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Richard Yoakley School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Richard Yoakley School offer ?
Richard Yoakley School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richard Yoakley School part of?
Richard Yoakley School is part of Knox County School District.
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