Innovation Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Top Rankings
Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(21-22)1%
13%
Black
(21-22)n/a
21%
White
(21-22)98%
60%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)1%
4%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Innovation Academy?
80 students attend Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Innovation Academy students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Innovation Academy offer ?
Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovation Academy part of?
Innovation Academy is part of Sullivan County School District.
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