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Richard Yoakley School

4415 Washington Pike
Knoxville, TN 37917
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Bottom 50%
Serving 106 students in grades 6-12, Richard Yoakley School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Richard Yoakley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Richard Yoakley School's student population of 106 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Richard Yoakley School 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 Richard Yoakley School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1728 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Richard Yoakley School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richard Yoakley 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richard Yoakley 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 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Richard Yoakley School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Richard Yoakley School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Richard Yoakley School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
46%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Richard Yoakley School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Richard Yoakley School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Richard Yoakley School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Richard Yoakley School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richard Yoakley School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Yoakley School's ranking?
Richard Yoakley School is ranked #1728 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Richard Yoakley School often compared to?
Richard Yoakley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgedale Alternative School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Richard Yoakley School?
106 students attend Richard Yoakley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Richard Yoakley School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Yoakley School?
Richard Yoakley School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Richard Yoakley School offer ?
Richard Yoakley School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard Yoakley School part of?
Richard Yoakley School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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