Serving 50 students in grades 6-12, Wilder Youth Development 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 ≤10% (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 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilder Youth Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Wilder Youth Development Center's student population of 50 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 78% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilder Youth Development 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 Wilder Youth Development Center is 0.22, 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
#1461 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
88%
21%
White
8%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
88%
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 Wilder Youth Development Center's ranking?
Wilder Youth Development Center is ranked #1461 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?
≤10% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Wilder Youth Development Center?
The graduation rate of Wilder Youth Development Center is 20-24%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wilder Youth Development Center?
50 students attend Wilder Youth Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wilder Youth Development Center students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilder Youth Development Center?
Wilder Youth Development Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilder Youth Development Center offer ?
Wilder Youth Development Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Wilder Youth Development Center part of?
Wilder Youth Development Center is part of Department Of Children's Services Education Division School District.
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