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#1218 of 1,786 schools in TN
Richard Yoakley School
High School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4415 Washington PIKE, Knoxville, TN 37917
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 9% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Richard Yoakley School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 9% across the 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 7% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* 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 Richard Yoakley 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), 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
$51,232
Median home value
$189,100
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
48.1%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37917; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berean Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Austin East High/magnetEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,296 | Compare → |
| Knoxville Baptist ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 2.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #48 of 88
- District spending per student
- $11,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard Yoakley School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Yoakley School
Richard Yoakley School is a public high school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 105 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,218 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Yoakley School
What grades does Richard Yoakley School serve?
Richard Yoakley School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Richard Yoakley School?
Richard Yoakley School has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Yoakley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Yoakley School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Yoakley School rank in TN?
Richard Yoakley School ranks #1,218 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Richard Yoakley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Yoakley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Richard Yoakley School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Yoakley School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Richard Yoakley School a charter school?
No, Richard Yoakley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard Yoakley School a Title I school?
No, Richard Yoakley School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Phone
- (865) 594-3790
- Area population (ZIP 37917)
- 25,738
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 · 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.
- 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 37917; 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, 2017-2022, multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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