Summary:
The 37096 zip code area is served by a single middle school, Linden Middle School, which is part of the Perry County school district. Linden Middle School has 201 students and its performance is mixed, with some academic subject areas exceeding state averages while others fall short.
The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 247th out of 587 Tennessee middle schools in 2023-2024 to 319th out of 594 in 2022-2023. Its current 3-star rating indicates average performance compared to other middle schools in the state. Chronic absenteeism at Linden Middle School was 18.9% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average. The school's mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency rates are mostly below the state average, while science proficiency rates are stronger and exceed state averages in some grades.
The higher-than-average per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio at Linden Middle School suggest that resources are being invested, but the academic outcomes do not yet fully reflect this investment. Addressing attendance issues and implementing targeted interventions to improve academic performance in certain subject areas could be priorities for the school. Additionally, the school's performance should be considered in the context of the broader Perry County district, which is ranked near the bottom of Tennessee districts, indicating the need for systemic improvements.
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