Elementary Schools in Morgan County

The elementary schools in Morgan County, Tennessee, face significant challenges, with both Central Elementary and Petros Joyner Elementary performing below the state average on various academic measures. Neither school stands out as a clear standout, and both struggle with low statewide rankings and poor performance on TNReady assessments.

The data reveals that both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with 18.9% of students chronically absent at both Central Elementary and Petros Joyner Elementary in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the schools differ in their spending per student, with Central Elementary spending $13,803 per student and Petros Joyner Elementary spending $17,310 per student. The student-teacher ratios also vary, with Central Elementary having a ratio of 16.1 and Petros Joyner Elementary having a ratio of 12.2.

Overall, the analysis of the data set indicates that the elementary schools in Morgan County are facing significant challenges in providing quality education to their students. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and improving academic performance should be priorities for these schools, as they work to ensure that all students in the area have access to a high-quality education.