Serving 1,511 students in grades 9-12, Tennessee Connections 9-12 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 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,511 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tennessee Connections 9-12's student population of 1,511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tennessee Connections 9-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tennessee Connections 9-12 is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1194 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
17%
21%
White
67%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee Connections 9-12's ranking?
Tennessee Connections 9-12 is ranked #1194 out of 1,761 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tennessee Connections 9-12?
The graduation rate of Tennessee Connections 9-12 is 72%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tennessee Connections 9-12?
1,511 students attend Tennessee Connections 9-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tennessee Connections 9-12 students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Tennessee Connections 9-12 offer ?
Tennessee Connections 9-12 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tennessee Connections 9-12 part of?
Tennessee Connections 9-12 is part of Robertson County School District.
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