Summary:
The 37166 zip code in Tennessee is home to a single middle school, DeKalb Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. With an enrollment of 558 students, the school's academic performance is a cause for concern, as it consistently underperforms the state averages in core subject areas such as mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies.
DeKalb Middle School's test scores lag behind the state, with only 29.2% of students proficient in mathematics, 24.4% in ELA, 28.6% in science, and 39.8% in social studies, compared to state averages of 42.2%, 38.9%, 46.1%, and 49%, respectively. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% is significantly higher than the state's average, indicating a potential issue with student engagement and attendance. Despite the school's relatively high spending of $10,943 per student, these academic and attendance challenges have contributed to a decline in the school's statewide ranking, from 383 out of 587 middle schools in 2023-2024 to 401 out of 583 in 2024-2025.
While the data set lacks information on the school's demographics, such as the free/reduced lunch rate, the overall picture suggests that DeKalb County and its lone middle school face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to their students. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the school's academic underperformance and improve student outcomes.
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