Below Average
#1565 of 1,786 schools in TN
R T Fisher Alternative
School · Sumner County · Gallatin, TN
A Sumner County school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
455 North Boyers, Gallatin, TN 37066
- Math 26% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at R T Fisher Alternative score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where R T Fisher Alternative sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated957/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gallatin), 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
$78,049
Median home value
$376,100
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Sumner County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrol Hyde Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | Not available | 664 | 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.
Sumner County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #49 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
R T Fisher Alternative is listed in Sumner County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R T Fisher Alternative
R T Fisher Alternative is a public school in Gallatin, TN, part of Sumner County, serving approximately 128 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,565 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R T Fisher Alternative
What grades does R T Fisher Alternative serve?
R T Fisher Alternative serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend R T Fisher Alternative?
R T Fisher Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R T Fisher Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at R T Fisher Alternative is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R T Fisher Alternative rank in TN?
R T Fisher Alternative ranks #1,565 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is R T Fisher Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
R T Fisher Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 R T Fisher Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R T Fisher Alternative has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is R T Fisher Alternative a charter school?
No, R T Fisher Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R T Fisher Alternative a Title I school?
No, R T Fisher Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sumner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.7%
- Phone
- (615) 451-6558
- Area population (ZIP 37066)
- 62,404
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 37066; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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