Summary:
The 37356 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Monteagle Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 with 252 students. Monteagle Elementary is part of the Marion County school district, which is ranked 99 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Monteagle Elementary's academic performance is generally below the Marion County district and Tennessee state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's overall math proficiency of 30.7% in 2024-2025 is lower than the Marion County (33%) and Tennessee (42.2%) averages, while its English Language Arts proficiency of 32.5% is similar to the Marion County average (32.4%) but lower than the Tennessee average (38.9%). Additionally, Monteagle Elementary's science proficiency of 37.8% is lower than the Marion County (39.5%) and Tennessee (46.1%) averages.
The school has seen fluctuations in its SchoolDigger rating over the past few years, ranging from 1 to 3 stars, indicating inconsistent performance. Monteagle Elementary also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% in 2023-2024, which may be impacting student achievement. Despite higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school is still struggling to meet state performance standards, and district and school leaders should investigate the root causes and implement targeted interventions to address these issues.
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