Summary:
The 37030 zip code in Tennessee is home to a single middle school, Smith County Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. The school's performance has been mixed, with fluctuations in its statewide ranking and varying proficiency rates on standardized tests across different subject areas and grade levels. While the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio appear to be within typical ranges, its chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% in the 2023-2024 school year is relatively high, which could be a contributing factor to its academic performance.
Smith County Middle School has seen its statewide ranking range from 228th out of 594 Tennessee middle schools in 2022-2023 to 355th out of 587 in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates on TNReady assessments have been mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas performing better than others. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were below the Smith County and Tennessee state averages in most subject areas and grade levels.
While the data provides a snapshot of Smith County Middle School's performance and characteristics, more information would be needed to fully understand the school's strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement. Comparing the school's metrics to state and district averages, as well as exploring potential root causes for the observed trends, could yield additional insights to help support student learning and achievement in this area.
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