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Dickson County Distance Learning Academy

Summary:

Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is a small, alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Charlotte, Tennessee, with a student population of 101 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school is part of the Dickson County School District, which is ranked 54th out of 140 districts in the state, the academy's academic performance is significantly lower than both the district and state averages.

The school's racial makeup is notably different from the surrounding area, with a much higher percentage of white students (82.18%) compared to the state average. This lack of diversity could indicate potential access or enrollment barriers for certain student populations. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on TNReady tests are strikingly low, with only 5.9% of students proficient in Mathematics, compared to 38.7% for Dickson County and 38.1% for the state. Interestingly, the school's student-teacher ratio has decreased significantly, from 13.8 in the previous year to 3.9 in the current year, suggesting changes in staffing or enrollment.

When compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Special Services, the Dickson County Distance Learning Academy's performance is significantly lower, indicating that the challenges it faces may be unique to its specific circumstances or student population. The consistently low academic performance across all subject areas and grade levels suggests that there are systemic issues that need to be addressed to improve the educational outcomes for the school's students.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 4000 Hwy 48 N
       Charlotte, TN  37036

(615) 740-6070

District: Dickson County


Student/teacher ratio:  3.9 Help
Number of students:  101

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Two or more races:
7.9%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Compare Details Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Dickson County Distance Learning Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dickson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dickson County 30th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dickson County Distance Learning Academy

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Rank History for all students at Dickson County Distance Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.46 321st 384 16.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Dickson County Distance Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.65 341st 366 6.8%
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Rank History for White students at Dickson County Distance Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.84 294th 325 9.5%
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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.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dickson County Distance Learning Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 172 10 3 19 0 1 10 0 215
2023 83 1 0 7 2 0 8 0 101

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 Dickson County Distance Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 215 15.5 13.8 n/a
2023 101 25.7 3.9 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 Dickson County Distance Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 215 15.5 13.8 n/a
2023 101 25.7 3.9 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dickson County Distance Learning Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $3,044 (47.8%) $3,264 (51.2%) $6,373
2023 $1,192 (29.0%) $2,886 (70.3%) $4,107

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Students at Dickson County Distance Learning Academy are 82% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 101 students attended Dickson County Distance Learning Academy.


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

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