Ridgedale Alternative School

4600 Ridgedale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
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Bottom 50%
Serving 60 students in grades 6-12, Ridgedale Alternative 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridgedale Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Ridgedale Alternative School's student population of 60 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
60 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridgedale Alternative School 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 Ridgedale Alternative School is 0.57, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TN)
#1461 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
28%
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≤10%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
32%
21%
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White
57%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgedale Alternative School's ranking?
Ridgedale Alternative School is ranked #1461 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ridgedale Alternative School often compared to?
Ridgedale Alternative Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richard Yoakley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Ridgedale Alternative School?
60 students attend Ridgedale Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ridgedale Alternative School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgedale Alternative School?
Ridgedale Alternative School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgedale Alternative School offer ?
Ridgedale Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ridgedale Alternative School part of?
Ridgedale Alternative School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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