Serving 336 students in grades 5-8, Strive Collegiate 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 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Strive Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Strive Collegiate Academy's student population of 336 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Strive Collegiate Academy 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 Strive Collegiate Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1432 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
28%
13%
Black
40%
21%
White
24%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strive Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Strive Collegiate Academy is ranked #1432 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Strive Collegiate Academy often compared to?
Strive Collegiate Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Donelson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Strive Collegiate Academy?
336 students attend Strive Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Strive Collegiate Academy students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strive Collegiate Academy?
Strive Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Strive Collegiate Academy offer ?
Strive Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Strive Collegiate Academy part of?
Strive Collegiate Academy is part of Davidson County School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2020
Strive Collegiate Academy is by far more of the most schools excelling in connectivity with parents and students mastering educational expectations. My children feel great every day about going to school at Strive Collegiate Academy. It's great when I can go to work in peace. Thank you Strive Collegiate Academy in everything you do!
1 2/10/2020
It's bad, start working on your manners..
5 4/6/2019
We our one of the many founding families at Strive. Our daughter has had a positive experience, we are very pleased with her educational growth and positive social development over the past four years. Mrs. Butler and staff really care about their students becoming well rounded and positive individuals. It`s going to be hard to see her leave Strive but we know that she is prepared for future success in her academic path.
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