Tipton County Alternative Learning Center

800 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 70 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tipton County Alternative Learning Center 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 ≤20% (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 6:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tipton County Alternative Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Tipton County Alternative Learning Center's student population of 70 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Tipton County Alternative Learning Center 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 Tipton County Alternative Learning Center is 0.56, 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)
#1331 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
28%
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≤10%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
39%
21%
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White
54%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Tipton County Alternative Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Tipton County Alternative Learning Center's ranking?
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center is ranked #1331 out of 1,721 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?
≤20% 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 Tipton County Alternative Learning Center?
70 students attend Tipton County Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tipton County Alternative Learning Center students are White, 39% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tipton County Alternative Learning Center?
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tipton County Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tipton County Alternative Learning Center part of?
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center is part of Tipton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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