Union County Alternative Center

115 Wilson Ln, P. O. Box 607
Maynardville, TN 37807
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 19 students in grades 6-12, Union County Alternative Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher 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 5:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Union County Alternative Center's student population of 19 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
19 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Union County Alternative 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 Union County Alternative Center is 0.10, 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)
#890 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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<50%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union County Alternative Center 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 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
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Black
n/a
21%
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White
95%
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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0.10
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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 Union County Alternative Center's ranking?
Union County Alternative Center is ranked #890 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?
<50% 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 Union County Alternative Center?
19 students attend Union County Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Union County Alternative Center students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union County Alternative Center?
Union County Alternative Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union County Alternative Center offer ?
Union County Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Union County Alternative Center part of?
Union County Alternative Center is part of Union County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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