Summary:
The 37404 zip code area of Chattanooga, Tennessee is home to two middle schools: Orchard Knob Middle School and Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle. Both schools serve grades 6-8 and have consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Tennessee middle schools over the past three years, indicating significant academic challenges.
Orchard Knob Middle School is a public middle school with 281 students and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, making it one of the lowest-performing schools in the state. The school's test scores are significantly below the Hamilton County and Tennessee averages across all subject areas and grade levels, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9%. In contrast, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle, a public charter school with 231 students, has a slightly better 1-star rating but still falls short of the district and state averages in most subject areas.
Both schools face significant challenges, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and overall poor academic performance compared to their peers. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to these issues, such as student engagement, resource allocation, and attendance, will be crucial in improving the educational outcomes for students in this area.
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