Below Average
#1568 of 1,786 schools in TN
Hamblen County Alternative School
School · Hamblen County · Morristown, TN
A school in Morristown, TN where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
376 Snyder RD, Morristown, TN 37813
- Math 10% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Hamblen County Alternative School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 13% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 8 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hamblen County Alternative School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,252/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morristown), 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
$47,783
Median home value
$158,400
Median rent
$813/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Morristown Covenant AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Lakeway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.1 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hamblen County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #18 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamblen County Alternative School is listed in Hamblen County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamblen County Alternative School
Hamblen County Alternative School is a public school in Morristown, TN, part of Hamblen County, serving approximately 40 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,568 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamblen County Alternative School
What grades does Hamblen County Alternative School serve?
Hamblen County Alternative School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Hamblen County Alternative School?
Hamblen County Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamblen County Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamblen County Alternative School is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamblen County Alternative School rank in TN?
Hamblen County Alternative School ranks #1,568 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Hamblen County Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamblen County Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Hamblen County Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamblen County Alternative School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Hamblen County Alternative School a charter school?
No, Hamblen County Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamblen County Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Hamblen County Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hamblen County
- Phone
- (423) 585-3785
- Area population (ZIP 37813)
- 17,479
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
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 37813; 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, 2018-2025, multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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