Summary:
The 37330 zip code has only one public elementary school, Rock Creek Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with 398 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20-25% of Tennessee elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a statewide ranking of 822 out of 1,009 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. Rock Creek Elementary's proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly below the Franklin County district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with a 2024-2025 math proficiency rate of 27.1% compared to 31.8% for the district and 42.2% for Tennessee.
The school's high 18.9% chronic absenteeism rate in the 2023-2024 school year is likely a contributing factor to its poor academic performance. While the school has a relatively low 15.6 student-teacher ratio, which should allow for more individualized attention, this does not seem to be translating into improved outcomes for students. Without data on the school's free/reduced lunch rate, it's difficult to fully assess the potential socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student success.
Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of Rock Creek Elementary's performance, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Tennessee elementary schools and struggling to meet state proficiency standards. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and identifying other factors that may be hindering student success should be a priority for the school and district in order to provide a quality education for the community.
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