Alcoa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,211 students in Alcoa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Alcoa School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Alcoa School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
325 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
265 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
12%
21%
# White Students
1,371 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
62%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
228 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
162
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
165
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
163
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
151
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
178
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
182
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
190
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
163
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,515 is higher than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,450 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Alcoa School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,211 students.
What is the rank of Alcoa School District?
Alcoa School District is ranked #42 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alcoa School District?
62% of Alcoa School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alcoa School District?
Alcoa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Alcoa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,450 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,211 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in TN)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
