Serving 36 students in grades 6-12, New Directions Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Directions Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Directions Academy's student population of 36 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
New Directions Academy 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 New Directions Academy is 0.38, 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
#1359 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
8%
21%
White
78%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
86%
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 is New Directions Academy's ranking?
New Directions Academy is ranked #1359 out of 1,761 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Directions Academy?
The graduation rate of New Directions Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 86%.
How many students attend New Directions Academy?
36 students attend New Directions Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of New Directions Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Directions Academy?
New Directions Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Directions Academy offer ?
New Directions Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Directions Academy part of?
New Directions Academy is part of Dickson County School District.
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