School Overview
The Daniel McKee Alternative School, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Rutherford County Schools district. Unlike traditional high schools, the institution is designed to provide a structured, supportive environment for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting or who require alternative pathways to complete their secondary education. The school focuses on academic recovery and behavioral intervention, aiming to help students overcome obstacles, improve their academic standing, and eventually transition back to their home schools or successfully graduate.

The school’s curriculum is centered on maintaining educational continuity while addressing the unique social and emotional needs of its student body. By utilizing smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction, the faculty at Daniel McKee works to foster a culture of accountability and personal growth. The school emphasizes character development and discipline, striving to ensure that every student leaves with a viable plan for their future, whether that involves returning to a traditional school environment, entering the workforce, or pursuing post-secondary education.
72
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniel McKee Alternative School
Demographic Student Count
White22
Hispanic8
Black39
Asian1
Two or More2
  • Black
    39 (54.2 %)
  • White
    22 (30.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (11.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Rutherford County
Phone: (615)890-2282
Website: http://dmk.rcschools.net/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 72
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 19
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Daniel McKee Alternative School
Grade Student Count
Grade 61
Grade 77
Grade 83
Grade 911
Grade 1019
Grade 1119
Grade 1212
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Daniel McKee Alternative School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1622.2%
Male5677.8%