Magnet School
L&N STEM Academy
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- Knoxville, TN
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 91 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Health & Safetygrade B+
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade C minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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L&N STEM Academy Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
82%
Percent Proficient - Math
27%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1220
25 responses
Average ACT
27
182 responses
AP Enrollment
38%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$40,341
National
$62,843Median Rent
$845
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$136,300
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 80%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 15 responses
Poll
- 80%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 15 responses
Students
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
589
Free or Reduced Lunch
7%
- 65%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 17 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 17 responses
- 18%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 17 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$53,856
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.9%
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 19 responses
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 19 responses
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 19 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$8,820 / year
National
$12,239- 81%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 16 responses
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 16 responses
- 69%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 16 responses
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L&N STEM Academy Reviews
Rating 4.32 out of 5 91 reviews
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As a Sophomore about to hit Junior year--and all while Covid-19 surges across the world--I can say without a doubt L&N has been the best place to go. While the workload is certainly a deterrent for some, the teachers and staff are and always have been willing to help. Thanks to the open environment I've better learned to understand myself, and get to hone in on my talents and interests. Would recommend anyone to come and join us, though only if the student wishes. Coming to L&N is a choice kids should make on their own, and thus for the parents out their, always talk to them first before sending them here or any other STEM/Magnet school. I have heard a few tales of kids FORCED into Stem, and nobody prospers in a place you don't want to be.
The administration of this school is extremely biased, unprofessional, and, to be frank, rude. If you're a "problematic" student the administration will stop at nothing to get rid of you. They try to drive out their students to make their test scores better. Most of the teachers do not care about their students. I have heard teachers tell a student that they do not like them. L&N STEM gets its reputation as being a difficult school not through the work they give, but rather the lack of teaching actually involved in this school. All of the students will find their class difficult if the teacher does not teach the material. Students who are favored by their teachers have had a completely different experience than I have had at this school, this should show the biased nature of most of the teachers and the administration. I have never been in trouble at STEM, so my feelings about this school are not biased against any administrator or teacher.
I love this school. First of all, when you enter the building, it is like you traveled to an old castle. There is stained glass everywhere, and the tiles on the floor are so colorful. The wooden staircase has a certain charm to it, and the chandeliers are exquisite. I could not imagine going to another school. The staff also make this school worthy of 5 stars. All of the teachers are so understanding and caring, and it is easy to tell that they want the best for their students. Lunch and custodial staff are also very helpful. They make sure that the students are getting the best experience at school. The students here make the school come alive. They are all so smart and talented and it is amazing being surrounded by such extraordinary piers everyday. All in all, the school has treated me well and has prepared me for the next steps in life.