Serving 63 students in grades 6-12, Daniel Mckee Alternative School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel Mckee Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Daniel Mckee Alternative School's student population of 63 students has grown by 600% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
15 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
To inspire young people to be better than they thought possible, to value others as well as themselves, and to make decisions that will have a positive impact on the world around them.
School Rankings
Daniel Mckee Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Mckee Alternative School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
28%
20%
White
51%
57%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Mckee Alternative School's ranking?
Daniel Mckee Alternative School is ranked #1692 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Daniel Mckee Alternative School often compared to?
Daniel Mckee Alternative Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smyrna West Alternative School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Daniel Mckee Alternative School?
63 students attend Daniel Mckee Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Daniel Mckee Alternative School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Daniel Mckee Alternative School offer ?
Daniel Mckee Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daniel Mckee Alternative School part of?
Daniel Mckee Alternative School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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