Hamblen County Alternative School

Summary:

Hamblen County Alternative School is a small public alternative school in Morristown, Tennessee, serving grades K-12 with a diverse student population of 62 students as of the 2022-2023 school year.

The school faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to the Hamblen County and Tennessee state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 8.7% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.8% in Hamblen County and 38.1% statewide. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 7.7 suggests a more personalized learning environment, but the lack of data on free/reduced lunch rates makes it difficult to fully understand the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.

When compared to other alternative schools in the surrounding area, such as Washburn School and Clinch School, Hamblen County Alternative School generally performs worse on standardized tests, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. The school's racial makeup has also become less diverse over the past few years, with the percentage of Hispanic students decreasing from 62.9% in 2022-2023 to 39.29% in 2021-2022.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

376 Snyder RD
Morristown, TN 37813

(423) 585-3785

District: Hamblen County

Student/teacher ratio: 4.4

Number of students: 40

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.5%

Hispanic:

40.0%

African American:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.9%

See top rated Tennessee public schools

Compare Hamblen County Alternative School to nearby alternative schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Hamblen County Alternative School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.73. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.5%), Hispanic (40%), African American (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamblen County Alternative School is 4.4. (See more...)

Compare Hamblen County Alternative School employs 9 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hamblen County Alternative School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hamblen County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamblen County 58^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Hamblen County Alternative School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Hamblen County Alternative School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Hamblen County Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.11	527^th	569	7.4%
2023	12.73	527^th	594	11.3%

See the entire list of Tennessee Alternative School Rankings!

Rank History for Male students at Hamblen County Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.87	451^st	557	19.0%

See the entire list of Best Tennessee Alternative Schools for Male Students!

Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Hamblen County Alternative School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Hamblen County Alternative School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Hamblen County Alternative School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	32	32
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	51	51
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	51	51
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	56	56
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	28	28
2006	29	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	34
2007	60	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	68
2008	61	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
2009	52	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2010	49	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
2011	21	0	0	3	0	0	4	0	28
2012	26	7	0	8	0	0	4	0	45
2013	22	2	0	5	0	0	1	0	30
2014	18	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	19
2015	35	6	0	7	0	1	1	0	50
2016	27	3	0	7	0	0	1	0	38
2017	29	3	0	14	0	0	1	0	47
2018	17	0	0	8	0	0	4	0	29
2019	25	2	1	11	0	1	2	0	42
2020	24	2	0	15	0	1	6	0	48
2021	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	25	5	0	22	0	0	4	0	56
2023	19	1	0	39	0	1	2	0	62
2024	19	3	0	16	0	1	1	0	40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hamblen County Alternative School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	32	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	51	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	51	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	56	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	28	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	34	7.0	4.9	n/a
2007	68	9.0	7.6	n/a
2008	64	9.0	7.1	n/a
2009	59	7.4	8.0	n/a
2010	56	7.5	7.4	n/a
2011	28	9.1	3.0	0
2012	45	9.0	5.0	n/a
2013	30	9.3	3.2	n/a
2014	19	7.0	2.7	n/a
2015	50	7.0	7.1	56
2016	38	6.0	6.3	78.9
2017	47	7.0	6.7	n/a
2018	29	6.0	4.8	n/a
2019	42	3.0	14.0	n/a
2020	48	3.0	16.0	n/a
2021	0	5.6	0.0	n/a
2022	56	8.0	7.0	n/a
2023	62	8.0	7.7	n/a
2024	40	9.0	4.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hamblen County Alternative School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	32	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	51	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	51	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	56	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	28	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	34	7.0	4.9	n/a
2007	68	9.0	7.6	n/a
2008	64	9.0	7.1	n/a
2009	59	7.4	8.0	n/a
2010	56	7.5	7.4	n/a
2011	28	9.1	3.0	0
2012	45	9.0	5.0	n/a
2013	30	9.3	3.2	n/a
2014	19	7.0	2.7	n/a
2015	50	7.0	7.1	56
2016	38	6.0	6.3	78.9
2017	47	7.0	6.7	n/a
2018	29	6.0	4.8	n/a
2019	42	3.0	14.0	n/a
2020	48	3.0	16.0	n/a
2021	0	5.6	0.0	n/a
2022	56	8.0	7.0	n/a
2023	62	8.0	7.7	n/a
2024	40	9.0	4.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamblen County Alternative School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	42	62	47.6%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	11	39	254.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	25	19	24%
Two or More Races	2	2

Schools Near Hamblen County Alternative School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)		TNReady Biology I (2024)			TNReady US History (2024)		TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)			TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hamblen County Alternative School	Public, Alternative	K-12	376 Snyder RD	Morristown	37813	Hamblen County	Hamblen County	No	No	No	No	(423) 585-3785	40	9	4.4		19 (47.5%)	3 (7.5%)	16 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)								(n/a)				20.0			10.0				10.0			6.7																							20.7				46.2
Clinch School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1540 Clinch Valley RD	Sneedville	37869	Hancock County	Hawkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 272-3202	153	18	8.7		142 (92.8%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.9%)								(n/a)	28.6		50.0	5.6	36.4		32.0	28.6		28.6	16.7	9.1		25.3	30.8	30.8						60.0	60.0	38.5	38.5				60.0	41.2	7.1		21.4	44.4	63.6		33.3	27.8	27.3		23.7	$17,582	$1,516	$15,104
Hawkins County Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	952 East McKinney AVE	Rogersville	37857	Hawkins County	Hawkins County	No	No	Yes	No	(423) 272-6655	60	3	20.0		57 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)								(n/a)							6.3							6.3																							25.0				18.2	$6,101	$1,009	$4,993
Washburn School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	7925 Hwy 131	Washburn	37888	Grainger County	Grainger County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 497-2557	483	37	13.0		470 (97.3%)	3 (0.6%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)	37.5	33.3	13.5	11.8	33.3	21.7	24.4	40.0	61.1	13.5	23.5	33.3	17.4	28.3	13.3	13.3	11.4	11.4	27.6	42.9	32.7	14.7	14.3	22.6	21.9	45.5	41.7	26.1		28.0	50.0	27.8	16.2	14.7	56.7	40.0	34.8		40.0	37.8	27.5	$12,331	$1,484	$9,975

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamblen County Alternative School

What district is Hamblen County Alternative School in?

Hamblen County

What is the racial makeup of Hamblen County Alternative School?

Students at Hamblen County Alternative School are 48% White, 40% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hamblen County Alternative School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 40 students attended Hamblen County Alternative School.

Rate Hamblen County Alternative School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

TNTennessee Alternative School Rankings

TNTennessee District Rankings

Schools in Morristown, TN

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Hamblen County Alternative School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Hamblen County Alternative School

Hamblen County:

What do you think?

Rank History for Hamblen County Alternative School

Rank History for all students at Hamblen County Alternative School

Rank History for Male students at Hamblen County Alternative School

Enrollment information for Hamblen County Alternative School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hamblen County Alternative School

Student/Teacher Ratio Hamblen County Alternative School

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamblen County Alternative School

Student Body

Schools Near Hamblen County Alternative School