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Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
School · Dickson County · Charlotte, TN
A school in Charlotte, TN where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4000 Hwy 48 N, Charlotte, TN 37036
- Math 24% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Dickson County Distance Learning Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 24% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (2022 EdFacts)
Based on 4 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dickson County Distance Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average625/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,277
Median home value
$254,900
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
93.6%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Dickson County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–11 | Not available | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dickson County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #14 of 17
- District spending per student
- $10,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is listed in Dickson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is a public school in Charlotte, TN, part of Dickson County, serving approximately 75 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 2.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,285 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
What grades does Dickson County Distance Learning Academy serve?
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Dickson County Distance Learning Academy?
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickson County Distance Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is 2.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dickson County Distance Learning Academy rank in TN?
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy ranks #1,285 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Dickson County Distance Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Dickson County Distance Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dickson County Distance Learning Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Dickson County Distance Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dickson County Distance Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dickson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (615) 740-6070
- Area population (ZIP 37036)
- 6,653
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 37036; 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, 2022-2025, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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