Summary:
The city of Tullahoma, Tennessee is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a mix of academic performance across the district, with some standout schools like North Lake Elementary and East Middle School consistently performing above the Tullahoma and state averages, while others struggle to meet benchmarks.
North Lake Elementary and East Middle School stand out with 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger and rankings in the top 40% and 35% of Tennessee schools, respectively. Tullahoma Virtual Academy also performs well, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.2% and a low dropout rate of 6.7%, despite lower test scores compared to the district and state.
The data also reveals a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, averaging 18.9%, which may be contributing to the overall academic challenges faced by the district. Additionally, the data suggests that higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, as seen in the mixed performance of some of the higher-spending schools. The Tullahoma school district will need to closely examine the factors contributing to these disparities and implement targeted strategies to address the challenges, particularly in the areas of chronic absenteeism and low-performing schools.
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