Summary:
The city of Shelbyville, Tennessee is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a stark divide in academic performance across the district, with Thomas Magnet School and Liberty Elementary standing out as the top-performing schools, while others like Shelbyville Central High School and Harris Middle School struggle to meet state and county averages.
The data reveals that the schools in Shelbyville have a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation ranging from 12.86% to 46.53% across the schools. The percentage of White students varies widely, from 29.48% at Eakin Elementary to 79.05% at Liberty Elementary. The African American student population ranges from 2.06% at Liberty Elementary to 13.73% at Eakin Elementary. This diversity is not reflected in the academic performance, as the schools with higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students tend to have lower proficiency rates, indicating potential achievement gaps along racial lines.
The data also suggests that factors beyond just funding and student-teacher ratios, such as school culture, leadership, and instructional practices, may play a crucial role in driving student success. The standout performance of Thomas Magnet School and Liberty Elementary highlights the need for the Bedford County district to closely examine the practices and strategies of these top-performing schools and work to replicate their success across the entire system.
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