Summary:
Zip code 37705, located in Andersonville, Tennessee, is home to a single public school, Andersonville Elementary School, which serves grades PK–5 with 296 students and is part of the Anderson County Schools district. This elementary school is a strong performer with a clear upward trajectory, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 75th percentile of Tennessee schools for 2025–2026, up from the 62nd percentile just two years earlier.
Academically, Andersonville Elementary stands out well above its district and state averages. In English Language Arts, the school posts a 61.3% proficiency rate, compared to just 38.7% for the district and 40.6% for the state, and its 4th grade ELA score of 69.8% is remarkable. Math is also a strength in grades 4 and 5, with proficiency rates of 62.3% and 65.1%, respectively, far exceeding state averages, though 3rd grade math lags behind both district and state levels at 36.6%. Science performance is more mixed: 4th grade science is excellent at 60.4%, but 5th grade science falls slightly below both the district and state averages, suggesting an area for continued focus.
Beyond test scores, the school benefits from very low chronic absenteeism at just 11.2%, compared to 17.1% for the district and 18.3% statewide, which supports consistent learning. Per-student spending is a notable $14,884, indicating substantial investment in the school. Andersonville Elementary also improved its all-grades ELA proficiency by 13.4 percentage points in a single year, from 47.9% to 61.3%, showing that recent instructional efforts are paying off. While the surrounding district is rated only 2 stars and sits near the middle of Tennessee districts, this school is clearly a positive outlier within Anderson County Schools, making it an appealing option for families seeking a high-performing elementary school in the area.
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