Emerald Academy

Summary:

Emerald Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Knoxville, Tennessee, part of the Knox County school district. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 17.19% White, 57.81% African American, 15.18% Hispanic, 0.45% Asian, and 9.38% two or more races.

Emerald Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Tennessee elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments (TNReady) across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25.2% of Emerald Academy students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 40.3% in Knox County and 39.7% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low in 8th grade Mathematics, with only 10.3% proficiency compared to 25.6% in Knox County and 34.1% statewide. Interestingly, the school's performance for Hispanic students is notably higher than the overall average, ranking 72 out of 363 Tennessee elementary schools in 2021-2022.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($12,286 in 2020-2021) compared to the Knox County district average, Emerald Academy has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 17.9 in 2022-2023, and its statewide ranking has steadily declined from 715 in 2020-2021 to 834 in 2022-2023. Nearby schools like South Knox Elementary and Beaumont Elementary/Magnet, which are also part of the Knox County district, significantly outperform Emerald Academy on state assessments across all subjects and grade levels, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level resources and policies may be contributing to the stark differences in academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 220 Carrick ST
       Knoxville, TN  37921


(865) 637-3227

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
763rd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.8%
White:
17.2%
Hispanic:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.7% Help


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Compare Details Emerald Academy ranks worse than 75% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details Emerald Academy ranks worse than 61.8% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.12. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emerald Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerald Academy 763rd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Emerald Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Emerald Academy 363rd of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Emerald Academy in the ranking list.)

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Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 80th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Emerald Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.37 782nd 997 21.6%
2019 27.10 744th 985 24.5%
2021 27.38 715th 983 27.3%
2022 27.50 734th 1000 26.6%
2023 19.24 834th 1020 18.2%
2024 27.23 763rd 1018 25.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.86 226th 447 49.4%
2024 92.12 21st 582 96.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.51 476th 877 45.7%
2019 36.75 554th 821 32.5%
2021 31.62 583rd 823 29.2%
2022 29.67 650th 858 24.2%
2023 31.86 623rd 865 28.0%
2024 30.89 633rd 853 25.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.84 672nd 926 27.4%
2021 27.13 699th 945 26.0%
2022 22.00 771st 975 20.9%
2023 17.39 839th 989 15.2%
2024 29.90 717th 990 27.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.56 729th 916 20.4%
2021 29.29 656th 941 30.3%
2022 33.63 652nd 980 33.5%
2023 21.56 792nd 987 19.8%
2024 24.82 775th 991 21.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.29 271st 450 39.8%
2019 40.83 215th 404 46.8%
2021 43.46 188th 411 54.3%
2022 39.93 256th 483 47.0%
2023 28.40 356th 500 28.8%
2024 41.99 271st 498 45.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.55 72nd 363 80.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.34 280th 841 66.7%
2019 34.90 552nd 812 32.0%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Emerald Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.64 511th 574 11.0%
2021 24.69 430th 576 25.3%
2022 28.65 403rd 569 29.2%
2023 36.07 367th 594 38.2%
2024 37.12 363rd 587 38.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.54 141st 260 45.8%
2024 92.12 8th 299 97.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.69 287th 481 40.3%
2019 21.27 420th 490 14.3%
2021 32.51 322nd 483 33.3%
2022 37.27 298th 495 39.8%
2023 32.88 342nd 514 33.5%
2024 41.15 279th 510 45.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.98 459th 529 13.2%
2021 21.09 428th 538 20.4%
2022 20.62 441st 552 20.1%
2023 29.33 402nd 560 28.2%
2024 38.54 331st 554 40.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.50 465th 523 11.1%
2021 30.69 362nd 529 31.6%
2022 39.98 312th 540 42.2%
2023 39.84 323rd 557 42.0%
2024 34.87 366th 560 34.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.85 220th 284 22.5%
2019 25.87 221st 293 24.6%
2021 31.62 167th 277 39.7%
2022 37.70 162nd 299 45.8%
2023 45.39 138th 316 56.3%
2024 55.32 116th 318 63.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.68 96th 275 65.1%
2023 82.13 36th 285 87.4%
2024 74.74 52nd 285 81.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Emerald Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.53 185th 481 61.5%
2019 20.82 435th 484 10.1%
2021 53.95 191st 496 61.5%
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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.

Emerald Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Open Quote Amazing teachers and great opportunity for children in lower income communities to be ready for high-school and college Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, August 2, 2019

Open Quote This was the most horrible experience as a substitute teacher I ever had. The staff turnover is extremely high it’s insane. The “ scholars” have 0 respect for staff or each other. You will get screamed at on a daily basis by the students . The teachers and staff suck , and will make you feel like you can’t do anything. Don’t work there and don’t send your kids there. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Open Quote Terrible school. Don't send your child here if you want them to succeed. Abuse is happening under their noses and they refuse to report even though they are mandated reporters. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, April 18, 2019

Open Quote Honestly, a terrible, terrible place to teach or be taught. Close Quote


by a teacher
Saturday, December 29, 2018

Open Quote Emerald Academy is a horrible place to work. Dysfunction at every level, long hours, little support, and alarmingly high staff turnover. Students and parents are sold false promises as academics are subpar. Don’t work here, don’t send your kids here. Run away. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, October 12, 2018

Open Quote Emerald is a horrible place to learn and grow. Students often physically hurt others, scream at teachers, and purposefully cause distractions in learning. Administration can't or will not help teachers and reprimands them to not being able to control the chaos. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Emerald Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 17 87 0 8 0 0 12 0 124
2017 37 180 0 22 0 0 20 0 259
2018 54 274 0 24 0 0 21 0 373
2019 86 346 0 39 0 0 26 0 497
2020 65 334 0 43 0 0 34 0 476
2021 75 291 0 44 0 0 28 0 438
2022 64 274 0 64 0 0 40 0 442
2023 77 259 2 68 0 0 42 0 448

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 Emerald Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 124 8.0 15.5 88.7
2017 259 4.5 57.5 n/a
2018 373 9.0 41.4 n/a
2019 497 12.0 41.4 n/a
2020 476 13.6 35.0 n/a
2021 438 30.0 14.6 n/a
2022 442 24.5 18.0 n/a
2023 448 25.0 17.9 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 Emerald Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 124 8.0 15.5 88.7
2017 259 4.5 57.5 n/a
2018 373 9.0 41.4 n/a
2019 497 12.0 41.4 n/a
2020 476 13.6 35.0 n/a
2021 438 30.0 14.6 n/a
2022 442 24.5 18.0 n/a
2023 448 25.0 17.9 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 Emerald Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,075 (10.2%) $8,781 (83.7%) $10,490
2020 $1,368 (11.8%) $9,510 (82.0%) $11,593
2021 $1,732 (14.1%) $9,872 (80.4%) $12,286
2022 $2,333 (17.5%) $10,244 (76.8%) $13,344
2023 $2,463 (16.3%) $11,848 (78.2%) $15,152

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerald Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 744th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 834th of 1020 Elementary schools
 6.2%
Ranks 511th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 367th of 594 Middle schools
 27.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Emerald Academy)28.122.4
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Knox County)42.438.4
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Academy)41.114.6
 26.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)40.243.5
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Emerald Academy)15.334.7
 19.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)46.344.7
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Academy)23.736.7
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)36.548.4
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Emerald Academy)2518.8
 6.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)40.635.5
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Academy)21.414.6
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)40.338
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Emerald Academy)16.116.7
 0.6%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)4749.8
 2.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Emerald Academy)8.236
 27.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)37.338.2
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Academy)17.544
 26.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)41.540.1
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Emerald Academy)8.650
 41.4%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)52.752.5
 0.2%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Emerald Academy)5.319
 13.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)25.420.5
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.130.7
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Academy)10.725.5
 14.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)33.227.7
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Algebra I (Emerald Academy)28.658.3
 29.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Knox County)7468.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)75.676.3
 0.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Emerald Academy)15.827.7
 11.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Knox County)47.449.4
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Emerald Academy)17.424.5
 7.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)40.838.1
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Emerald Academy)22.926.9
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Knox County)38.740.1
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Emerald Academy)33.358.3
 25%
   All Grades Algebra I (Knox County)27.321.2
 6.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Social Studies (Emerald Academy)13.531.7
 18.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Knox County)49.150.6
 1.5%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students497448
 9.9%
African American346259
 25.1%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic3968
 74.4%
Pacific Islander00
White8677
 10.5%
Two or More Races2642
 61.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended Emerald Academy.

Emerald Academy ranks 763rd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Emerald Academy are 58% African American, 17% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.


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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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