Serving 1,315 students in grades 4-8, Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8 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 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 1,315 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8's student population of 1,315 students has grown by 570% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
1,315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8 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 Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8 is 0.57, 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
#1500 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
21%
21%
White
62%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8's ranking?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8 is ranked #1500 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8?
1,315 students attend Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8 students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8 has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8 offer ?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8 offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8 part of?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8 is part of Johnson County School District.
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