Summary:
Zip code 31567 is home to a single elementary school, West Green Elementary School, which serves 412 students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade in the Coffee County school district.
West Green Elementary is a school on the rise. Over the past two years, it has climbed from the 21st percentile to the 34th percentile in state rankings, a jump of 192 positions that earned it a 2-star rating. This progress is especially notable given that 100% of its students qualify for free/reduced lunch, a high-poverty indicator. The school’s chronic absenteeism rate of 16.1% is actually below the state average of 17.7% and well below the district’s 21.0%, suggesting strong family engagement. In 4th grade mathematics, the school shines with a 48.1% proficiency rate, outperforming the district by 8.3 points. Science scores also improved dramatically, jumping from 16.4% to 34.0% proficiency in just one year. With a favorable 14:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $13,630, the school appears well-resourced to continue its upward trajectory.
However, challenges remain. While 4th grade math is a strength, 3rd and 5th grade math proficiency (29.6% and 26.0%) trail district and state averages. The most significant concern is 5th grade English Language Arts, where only 19.7% of students are proficient—a 23.3-point gap from the state average. This is particularly important as students prepare for the transition to middle school. Overall, West Green Elementary is a school making meaningful academic gains despite economic challenges, outperforming its district in several key areas. Parents should view this as a school with strong momentum, dedicated resources, and a clear area of focus in upper-grade literacy as it continues to improve.
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