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#702 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 39% in state

Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy

School · Wilson County · Lebanon, TN

A Wilson County school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

351 Stumpy LN, Lebanon, TN 37087

  • Math 20% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+0.32 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.3% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-22.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$9,322
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Students at Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 30% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
ELA
75%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 23 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,384/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lebanon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,978

Median home value

$359,900

Median rent

$1,134/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

70.8%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Wilson County

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#16 of 24
District spending per student
$9,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy is listed in Wilson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy

Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy is a public school in Lebanon, TN, part of Wilson County, serving approximately 113 students in grades 4th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #702 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy

What grades does Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy serve?

Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy serves students in grades 4th through 12th.

How many students attend Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy?

Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy rank in TN?

Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy ranks #702 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Is Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy a charter school?

No, Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy a Title I school?

No, Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
4th – 12th
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Wilson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 37087)
55,235
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
38.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37087; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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