Summary:
The city of Celina, Tennessee is home to two schools: Celina K-8, an elementary school serving grades PK-8 with 558 students, and Clay County High School, the sole high school serving 311 students in grades 9-12. Both schools are part of the Clay County school district, which is ranked 132 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Celina K-8 has a statewide school ranking in the 600s-700s range over the past 3 years, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance is a concern, with math proficiency rates ranging from 19.1% to 47.5%, ELA proficiency rates from 20.7% to 48.7%, and chronic absenteeism at 18.9%. In contrast, Clay County High School has a higher statewide ranking in the 100s-200s range, with a 2-3 star rating. However, its academic performance is also below state averages, with Algebra I proficiency at 15.7%-15.9% and Geometry proficiency at 27.2%-28.6%.
Despite the challenges, both schools appear to be spending a relatively high amount per student compared to the state average, with Celina K-8 at $13,017 and Clay County High School at $12,756 per student. This raises questions about the efficient use of resources and the need to evaluate the impact of spending on student outcomes. Overall, the data highlights the need for the Clay County school district to address systemic challenges and implement targeted strategies to improve student performance, attendance, and college/career readiness.
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