Innovation Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10% in TN)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (21-22)
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Hispanic
(21-22)1%
13%
White
(21-22)98%
60%
Two or more races
(21-22)1%
4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
20%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Innovation Academy?
80 students attend Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Innovation Academy students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Innovation Academy offer ?
Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovation Academy part of?
Innovation Academy is part of Sullivan County School District.
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