Is Polk Innovative Learning Academy a good school?

Polk Innovative Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 9.4% of Tennessee alternative schools.

How many students attend Polk Innovative Learning Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 97 students attended Polk Innovative Learning Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Polk Innovative Learning Academy?

Students at Polk Innovative Learning Academy are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Polk Innovative Learning Academy School in Benton TN

Performance Trends

Compare Details Polk Innovative Learning Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.89. (See more...)

Compare Details Polk Innovative Learning Academy ranks worse than 90.6% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.08. (See more...)

Compare Details Polk Innovative Learning Academy ranks worse than 88% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.6. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Polk Innovative Learning Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 (92.8%), two or more races (4.1%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Polk Innovative Learning Academy is 6.5. (See more...)

Compare Polk Innovative Learning Academy employs 14.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Polk Innovative Learning Academy is $37,539.

Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

Polk Innovative Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk Innovative Learning Academy 532^nd of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Polk Innovative Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Polk Innovative Learning Academy 345^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Polk Innovative Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

Polk County:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk County 91^st of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Polk Innovative Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	49.89	439^th	983	55.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Polk Innovative Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.87	672^nd	945	28.9%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Polk Innovative Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.16	651^st	844	22.9%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Polk Innovative Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	32.13	383^rd	576	33.5%
2022	54.96	228^th	569	59.9%
2023	23.17	456^th	594	23.2%
2024	11.08	532^nd	587	9.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Polk Innovative Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.46	318^th	538	40.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Polk Innovative Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.93	413^th	529	21.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Polk Innovative Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	25.34	393^rd	496	20.8%
2022	45.69	257^th	500	48.6%
2023	14.74	465^th	503	7.6%
2024	4.52	498^th	504	1.2%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Polk Innovative Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.92	303^rd	384	21.1%
2024	14.60	345^th	392	12.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Polk Innovative Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	8.87	302^nd	312	3.2%
2023	17.59	296^th	325	8.9%
2024	7.40	319^th	326	2.1%

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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

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	68	0	5	2	75
2021	128	2	1	5	136
2022	78	0	1	4	83
2023	64	0	0	4	68
2024	90	1	2	4	97

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

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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 Polk Innovative Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	75	1.0	75.0	n/a
2021	136	14.9	9.0	n/a
2022	83	1.0	83.0	n/a
2023	68	14.9	4.5	n/a
2024	97	14.7	6.5	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 Polk Innovative Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	75	1.0	75.0	n/a
2021	136	14.9	9.0	n/a
2022	83	1.0	83.0	n/a
2023	68	14.9	4.5	n/a
2024	97	14.7	6.5	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.

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$587 (8.5%)	$5,778 (83.2%)	$6,942
2021	$821 (11.6%)	$5,684 (80.5%)	$7,065
2022	$1,778 (20.8%)	$6,374 (74.6%)	$8,540
2023	$2,255 (6.0%)	$34,610 (92.2%)	$37,539

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				TNReady Mathematics (2024)		TNReady English Language Arts (2024)		TNReady Biology I (2024)	TNReady US History (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 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	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
Polk Innovative Learning Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	131 Stephens ST	Benton	37307	Polk County	Polk County	No	No	Yes	Yes	(423) 299-0471	97	15	6.5		90 (92.8%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)								(n/a)	23.5	17.5	11.8	12.5	9.1	6.7	12.0	36.4	41.7	8.3	17.6	8.3	17.5	11.8	16.7	12.1	$37,539	$2,255	$34,610
North Cleveland GOAL Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	2181 Parker St NE	Cleveland	37311	Bradley County	Bradley County	No	No	No	No	(423) 476-0699	11	5	2.2		10 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)																	$77,805	$613	$77,141

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