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Smyrna West Alternative School

12619 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN 37167
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Bottom 50%
Serving 90 students in grades 6-12, Smyrna West Alternative 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 11-19% (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 56% 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: 90 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (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

Smyrna West Alternative 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
Smyrna West Alternative School's student population of 90 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
90 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Smyrna West Alternative 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 Smyrna West Alternative School is 0.68, 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)
#1645 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smyrna West Alternative 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.
11-19%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smyrna West Alternative 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.
≤10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Smyrna West Alternative 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
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
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Black
32%
21%
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White
44%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Smyrna West Alternative 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
12%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Smyrna West Alternative 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
36%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Smyrna West Alternative 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
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 Smyrna West Alternative School's ranking?
Smyrna West Alternative School is ranked #1645 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Smyrna West Alternative School often compared to?
Smyrna West Alternative Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Mckee 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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Smyrna West Alternative School?
90 students attend Smyrna West Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Smyrna West Alternative School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smyrna West Alternative School?
Smyrna West Alternative School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smyrna West Alternative School offer ?
Smyrna West Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Smyrna West Alternative School part of?
Smyrna West Alternative School is part of Rutherford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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