Summary:
The city of Mooresburg, Tennessee has only one public school, Mooresburg Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 205 students. Mooresburg Elementary is part of the Hawkins County school district, which is ranked 114 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Mooresburg Elementary's academic performance has been mixed in recent years. While the school outperformed the Hawkins County average in Math and was close in ELA, it consistently scored below the state averages in Math (30.7% proficient vs. 42.2% statewide), ELA (32.7% vs. 38.9%), and Science (32.7% vs. 46.1%). Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined, going from 662 out of 1,020 Tennessee elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 745 out of 1,009 in 2024-2025. The school also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% in 2023-2024.
Despite the school's relatively low academic performance, Mooresburg Elementary spends a significant amount per student ($15,959) and has a low student-teacher ratio of 13.6. This raises questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and teaching practices. Overall, the data suggests that Mooresburg Elementary is a struggling school within the broader context of Tennessee's education system, and the school and district should consider targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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