Serving 27 students in grades 6-12, Union County Alternative Center ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Union County Alternative Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County Alternative Center is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Union County Alternative Center's ranking?
Union County Alternative Center is ranked #739 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Union County Alternative Center?
27 students attend Union County Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Union County Alternative Center students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
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?
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