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#1360 of 1,786 schools in TN
Smyrna West Alternative School
High School · Rutherford County · Smyrna, TN
A Rutherford County high school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12619 Old Nashville HWY, Smyrna, TN 37167
- Math 8% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Smyrna West Alternative School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 11% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 13% (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 Smyrna West 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. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,669/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smyrna), 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
$79,720
Median home value
$330,600
Median rent
$1,359/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37167; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Smyrna High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,254 | Compare → |
| Lavergne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 2,115 | Compare → |
| Stewarts Creek High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 2,446 | 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.
Rutherford County
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #42 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smyrna West Alternative School is listed in Rutherford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smyrna West Alternative School
Smyrna West Alternative School is a public high school in Smyrna, TN, part of Rutherford County, serving approximately 71 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,360 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smyrna West Alternative School
What grades does Smyrna West Alternative School serve?
Smyrna West Alternative School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Smyrna West Alternative School?
Smyrna West Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smyrna West Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smyrna West Alternative 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 Smyrna West Alternative School rank in TN?
Smyrna West Alternative School ranks #1,360 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Smyrna West Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smyrna West Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Smyrna West Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smyrna West Alternative School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Smyrna West Alternative School a charter school?
No, Smyrna West Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smyrna West Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Smyrna West Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rutherford County
- Phone
- (615) 904-3856
- Area population (ZIP 37167)
- 63,660
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 37167; 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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