Daniel McKee Alternative School

Summary:

Daniel McKee Alternative School is a small public high school serving grades 6-12 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, which is part of the Rutherford County school district. With just 72 students, the school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (54.17%) compared to the surrounding high schools, which range from 17-32% African American.

Despite its small size, Daniel McKee Alternative School is consistently performing well below the Rutherford County and Tennessee state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. In 2022-2023, only 5.3% of students were proficient or better in English II, compared to 58.8% in Rutherford County and 49.4% statewide. This places the school in the bottom 3% of high schools in Tennessee, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student-teacher ratio is also very low, ranging from 0.6 to 5.5 over the past 3 years, significantly lower than the 13-18 students per teacher at nearby high schools like Smyrna High School and Rockvale High School.

The stark performance gaps between Daniel McKee Alternative School and the surrounding high schools, as well as the school's low rankings, suggest it is struggling to effectively serve its high-needs student population. Without data on free/reduced lunch rates, it's difficult to fully understand the socioeconomic context, but the school's challenges highlight the importance of providing targeted support and resources to alternative schools like Smyrna West Alternative School. Examining the success of nearby high-performing schools like Central Magnet School, which ranks 2nd in the state, provides a useful benchmark for what is possible when a school is able to effectively support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-12

2623 Halls Hill PIKE
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

(615) 890-2282

District: Rutherford County

Student/teacher ratio: 3.6

Number of students: 56

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.5%

African American:

37.5%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Daniel McKee Alternative School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.43. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (37.5%), White (37.5%), Hispanic (10.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Daniel McKee Alternative School is 3.6, which is the lowest among 13 high schools in the Rutherford County School District! (See more...)

Compare Daniel McKee Alternative School employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Daniel McKee Alternative School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Rutherford County:

SchoolDigger ranks Rutherford County 33^rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Daniel McKee Alternative School

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Rank History for all students at Daniel McKee Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.43	373^rd	384	2.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Daniel McKee Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	13.32	316^th	349	9.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Daniel McKee Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	21.41	186^th	222	16.2%
2023	16.25	213^th	239	10.9%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Daniel McKee Alternative School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	19	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	25
1989	28	13	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	41
1990	26	14	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
1991	33	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	42
1992	28	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	35
1993	30	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	39
1994	14	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	17
1995	8	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	13
1996	8	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	13
1997	36	20	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	29	86
1998	85	9	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	-2	95
1999	73	9	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	-1	88
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	38	38
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	93	93
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	63	63
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	63	63
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	63	63
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	32	32
2006	23	20	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2007	37	9	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	48
2008	20	9	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
2009	50	22	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	77
2010	30	11	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	42
2011	31	14	1	2	0	0	1	0	49
2012	40	13	2	2	0	0	0	0	57
2013	23	10	2	3	0	0	1	0	39
2014	17	9	3	4	0	0	3	0	36
2015	28	13	2	2	0	0	1	0	46
2016	28	13	0	1	0	0	0	0	42
2017	35	30	1	1	0	0	0	0	67
2018	18	24	0	5	0	0	0	0	47
2019	24	27	0	12	0	0	2	0	65
2020	22	24	0	4	0	0	3	0	53
2021	4	3	0	1	0	0	1	0	9
2022	22	26	1	6	0	0	1	0	56
2023	22	39	1	8	0	0	2	0	72
2024	21	21	1	6	0	1	6	0	56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Daniel McKee Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	25	5.0	5.0	n/a
1989	41	5.0	8.2	n/a
1990	40	5.0	8.0	n/a
1991	42	6.0	7.0	n/a
1992	35	6.0	5.8	n/a
1993	39	6.0	6.5	n/a
1994	17	8.0	2.1	n/a
1995	13	8.0	1.6	n/a
1996	13	8.0	1.6	n/a
1997	86	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	95	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	88	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	38	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	93	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	63	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	63	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	63	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	32	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	45	10.0	4.5	n/a
2007	48	10.0	4.8	93.8
2008	31	11.0	2.8	90.3
2009	77	11.0	7.0	68.8
2010	42	12.0	3.5	92.9
2011	49	12.0	4.0	93.9
2012	57	12.0	4.7	82.5
2013	39	12.0	3.2	79.5
2014	36	12.0	3.0	61.1
2015	46	13.0	3.5	93.5
2016	42	14.0	3.0	45.2
2017	67	13.5	4.9	n/a
2018	47	13.7	3.4	n/a
2019	65	13.2	4.9	n/a
2020	53	13.5	3.9	90.6
2021	9	13.0	0.6	n/a
2022	56	13.0	4.3	n/a
2023	72	13.0	5.5	n/a
2024	56	15.3	3.6	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 Daniel McKee Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	25	5.0	5.0	n/a
1989	41	5.0	8.2	n/a
1990	40	5.0	8.0	n/a
1991	42	6.0	7.0	n/a
1992	35	6.0	5.8	n/a
1993	39	6.0	6.5	n/a
1994	17	8.0	2.1	n/a
1995	13	8.0	1.6	n/a
1996	13	8.0	1.6	n/a
1997	86	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	95	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	88	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	38	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	93	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	63	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	63	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	63	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	32	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	45	10.0	4.5	n/a
2007	48	10.0	4.8	93.8
2008	31	11.0	2.8	90.3
2009	77	11.0	7.0	68.8
2010	42	12.0	3.5	92.9
2011	49	12.0	4.0	93.9
2012	57	12.0	4.7	82.5
2013	39	12.0	3.2	79.5
2014	36	12.0	3.0	61.1
2015	46	13.0	3.5	93.5
2016	42	14.0	3.0	45.2
2017	67	13.5	4.9	n/a
2018	47	13.7	3.4	n/a
2019	65	13.2	4.9	n/a
2020	53	13.5	3.9	90.6
2021	9	13.0	0.6	n/a
2022	56	13.0	4.3	n/a
2023	72	13.0	5.5	n/a
2024	56	15.3	3.6	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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	65	72	10.8%
African American	27	39	44.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	12	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	24	22	8.3%
Two or More Races	2	2

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)			TNReady Algebra II (2024)				TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady US History (2024)				TNReady English I (2024)					TNReady English II (2024)			TNReady Geometry (2024)					TNReady Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I 10th Grade	TNReady English I 11th Grade	TNReady English I 12th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II 11th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Daniel McKee Alternative School	Public	6-12	2623 Halls Hill PIKE	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 890-2282	56	15	3.6		21 (37.5%)	21 (37.5%)	6 (10.7%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	6 (10.7%)								(n/a)																													6.3
Oakland High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2225 Patriot DR	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 904-3780	1,947	135	14.4		986 (50.6%)	485 (24.9%)	329 (16.9%)	43 (2.2%)	8 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	93 (4.8%)	66.3	91^st of 392 public high schools	76.8%		59.7	112^th of 384 public high schools	70.8%	21	28.5		27.0	83.7	22.0		31.9	92.8	39.8	24.0	54.4	52.9	34.2	20.0	34.5	55.1				53.7	61.1		60.6	93.7	38.6	7.1	10.0	43.2		$10,312	$601	$9,410
Central Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	701 East Main ST	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 904-6789	1,212	71	16.9		901 (74.3%)	52 (4.3%)	64 (5.3%)	134 (11.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.9%)								(n/a)	93.9																													$10,129	$530	$9,246
Holloway High School	Public	9-12	619 South Highland AVE	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 890-6004	123	17	7.2		56 (45.5%)	29 (23.6%)	26 (21.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.9%)	47.3	187^th of 392 public high schools	52.3%		23.5	315^th of 384 public high schools	18.0%	128	20.0		20.0				8.9		33.3		32.4	50.0	26.9		39.1	26.9				26.9	44.4		44.8		38.5			35.3		$20,832	$560	$20,183
Siegel High School	Public	9-12	3300 Siegel RD	Murfreesboro	37129	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 904-3800	1,873	121	15.4		1,179 (62.9%)	310 (16.6%)	253 (13.5%)	45 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	80 (4.3%)	69.2	74^th of 392 public high schools	81.1%		58	126^th of 384 public high schools	67.2%	52	18.0	10.0	17.8	90.7	29.1		34.3		50.4	8.3	57.4		48.6		49.2	50.8				49.8	70.3		70.0		36.4	12.5		44.0		$10,663	$679	$9,623
Rutherford County Adult High School	Public	9-12	2240 Southpark Drive #1	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 896-0876	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	802 Warrior DR	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 890-6450	2,124	175	12.1		1,039 (48.9%)	465 (21.9%)	432 (20.3%)	91 (4.3%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	93 (4.4%)	54.7	141^st of 392 public high schools	64.0%		44.1	189^th of 384 public high schools	50.8%	48	21.6	12.5	21.2	85.1	24.2		29.8	94.2	42.0	21.4	46.7		34.5	27.3	34.9	37.4				36.1	55.3		54.7	89.6	29.3	7.1		35.3		$10,392	$663	$9,391
Blackman High School	Public	9-12	3956 Blaze DR	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 904-3850	2,233	134	16.7		1,114 (49.9%)	485 (21.7%)	372 (16.7%)	130 (5.8%)	7 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	122 (5.5%)	71.8	67^th of 392 public high schools	82.9%		69.8	60^th of 384 public high schools	84.4%	7	31.3		31.1	92.9	40.4	21.4	45.6	90.5	35.9	25.0	53.5		40.9	38.9	40.5	47.3		7.1	8.3	45.3	66.8	41.7	65.6	84.2	35.4	11.8		39.1		$9,495	$545	$8,589
Rockvale High School	Public	9-12	6545 Highway 99	Rockvale	37153	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 893-5812	2,178	130	16.7		1,172 (53.8%)	413 (19.0%)	365 (16.8%)	88 (4.0%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	134 (6.2%)	74.5	56^th of 392 public high schools	85.7%		68.3	66^th of 384 public high schools	82.8%	10	28.9		28.5	92.2	32.0	5.6	36.7	93.4	44.5		58.7		50.9		50.8	49.8	8.3			48.0	69.9		69.4	92.3	37.8			40.0		$9,113	$531	$8,262
Smyrna High School	Public	9-12	100 Bulldog DR	Smyrna	37167	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 904-3865	2,254	135	16.7		781 (34.6%)	435 (19.3%)	824 (36.6%)	132 (5.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	78 (3.5%)	50.6	170^th of 392 public high schools	56.6%		44.8	186^th of 384 public high schools	51.6%	16	11.8		11.4	83.0	21.0	7.0	25.2	88.1	45.1		49.8		31.7	50.0	32.8	32.6				31.8	57.5	5.6	55.6	89.5	34.6	10.0		38.4		$9,689	$609	$8,688

Frequently Asked Questions about Daniel McKee Alternative School

How many students attend Daniel McKee Alternative School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 56 students attended Daniel McKee Alternative School.

What district is Daniel McKee Alternative School in?

Rutherford County

What is the racial makeup of Daniel McKee Alternative School?

Students at Daniel McKee Alternative School are 38% White, 38% African American, 11% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

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