Very Good
#646 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 36% in state
Ivy Academy Inc.
High School · Hamilton County · Soddy Daisy, TN
A Hamilton County charter high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8520 Dayton PIKE, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
- Math 40% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ivy Academy Inc. score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ivy Academy Inc. 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Soddy Daisy), 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
$85,525
Median home value
$277,600
Median rent
$988/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soddy Daisy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,118 | Compare → |
| Sequoyah High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Hixson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 887 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 6–12 | Not available | 337 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #40 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ivy Academy Inc. is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ivy Academy Inc.
Ivy Academy Inc. is a public high school in Soddy Daisy, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 470 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ivy Academy Inc.
What grades does Ivy Academy Inc. serve?
Ivy Academy Inc. serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Ivy Academy Inc.?
Ivy Academy Inc. has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ivy Academy Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ivy Academy Inc. is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ivy Academy Inc. rank in TN?
Ivy Academy Inc. ranks #646 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Ivy Academy Inc.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Ivy Academy Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Ivy Academy Inc.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ivy Academy Inc. has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Ivy Academy Inc. a charter school?
Yes, Ivy Academy Inc. is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ivy Academy Inc. a Title I school?
No, Ivy Academy Inc. is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (423) 305-7494
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 37379)
- 29,002
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 37379; 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, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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