Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Elementary Middle Alternative ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Elementary Middle Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Elementary Middle Alternative's student population of 14 students has grown by 180% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
Elementary Middle Alternative ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elementary Middle Alternative is 0.00, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#922 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
100%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Elementary Middle Alternative's ranking?
Elementary Middle Alternative is ranked #922 out of 1,728 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Elementary Middle Alternative?
14 students attend Elementary Middle Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Elementary Middle Alternative students are White.
What grades does Elementary Middle Alternative offer ?
Elementary Middle Alternative offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elementary Middle Alternative part of?
Elementary Middle Alternative is part of Union County School District.
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