Summary:
The city of Sweetwater, Tennessee is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this Sweetwater school district serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Among the standout schools in Sweetwater is Sweetwater Elementary, which ranks in the top 315 elementary schools in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school performs above the district and state averages on many academic measures, including math, English language arts, and science proficiency. Another strong performer is Brown Intermediate School, a middle school with math and English language arts proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages, and a 2-star rating.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the schools in the Sweetwater district. While Sweetwater Elementary and Brown Intermediate are relatively strong, Sweetwater High School and Sweetwater Junior High School struggle, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. Additionally, all schools in the district have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.9% to 18.9%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
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