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Polk Innovative Learning Academy

Summary:

Polk Innovative Learning Academy is an alternative public virtual school in Benton, Tennessee, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 68 students. As part of the Polk County School District, which is ranked 99 out of 139 districts in the state, the school faces several key challenges.

Polk Innovative Learning Academy has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.12%) compared to the state and surrounding schools, indicating a lack of diversity. The school also consistently underperforms the state and Polk County averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (17.5%), English Language Arts (12.5%), and Science (17.5%) well below the state and county levels. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated widely, from 4.5 to 83 students per teacher, which may impact the quality of instruction and personalized attention students receive.

When compared to other virtual schools in the region, such as North Cleveland GOAL Academy and Bradley County Virtual School, Polk Innovative Learning Academy appears to underperform in terms of test scores and student-teacher ratios. This suggests the need for the school to evaluate its instructional practices and resource allocation to better support student learning. Additionally, as an alternative virtual school, Polk Innovative Learning Academy may face unique challenges in engaging and supporting its student population, which may contribute to the observed academic underperformance.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 131 Stephens ST
       Benton, TN  37307

(423) 299-0471

District: Polk County

SchoolDigger Rank:
532nd of 587 Tennessee Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $37,539 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.5 Help
Number of students:  68

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.1%
Two or more races:
5.9%


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Compare Details Polk Innovative 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 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.89. (See more...)
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Compare Details Polk Innovative Learning Academy ranks worse than 90.6% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.08. (See more...)
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Compare Details Polk Innovative Learning Academy ranks worse than 88% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.6. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
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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 532nd 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 345th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Polk Innovative Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

Polk County:

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


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Rank History for Polk Innovative Learning Academy

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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 439th 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 672nd 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 651st 844 22.9%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Polk Innovative Learning Academy

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.13 383rd 576 33.5%
2022 54.96 228th 569 59.9%
2023 23.17 456th 594 23.2%
2024 11.08 532nd 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 318th 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 413th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.34 393rd 496 20.8%
2022 45.69 257th 500 48.6%
2023 14.74 465th 503 7.6%
2024 4.52 498th 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 303rd 384 21.1%
2024 14.60 345th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.87 302nd 312 3.2%
2023 17.59 296th 325 8.9%
2024 7.40 319th 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.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Polk Innovative Learning Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 68 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 75
2021 128 2 0 1 0 0 5 0 136
2022 78 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 83
2023 64 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 68

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 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

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

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 Polk Innovative Learning Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Students at Polk Innovative Learning Academy are 94% White, 6% Two or more races.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 68 students attended Polk Innovative Learning Academy.


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