The Phoenix School

203 Taylor St
Crossville, TN 38555
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 78 students in grades 9-12, The Phoenix School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Phoenix School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

The Phoenix School's student population of 78 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
78 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of The Phoenix School is 0.29, 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
This School
State Level (TN)
(18-19)
<50%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Phoenix School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
<50%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Phoenix School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of The Phoenix School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in The Phoenix School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
3%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in The Phoenix School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
83%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in The Phoenix School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in The Phoenix School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TN.
0.29
This chart display the diversity score of The Phoenix School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of The Phoenix School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Phoenix School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Phoenix School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Phoenix School?
The graduation rate of The Phoenix School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend The Phoenix School?
78 students attend The Phoenix School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of The Phoenix School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Phoenix School?
The Phoenix School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Phoenix School offer ?
The Phoenix School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Phoenix School part of?
The Phoenix School is part of Cumberland County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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