Summary:
Crab Orchard Elementary School serves zip code 37723, offering a PK–8 education to 461 students and is part of the Cumberland County Schools district. As the only school in the area, Crab Orchard Elementary School stands out as a single continuous campus for families, and it has become a strong performer with a 4-star rating for the past two years. The school jumped from the 61st percentile statewide in 2023–2024 to the 77th–78th percentile in the last two years, showing sustainable improvement. It beats the district and state averages in every overall subject, with especially strong attendance: chronic absenteeism is just 10.3%, compared with 15.2% for the district and 18.3% for the state.
Academically, the school excels in early grades. In math, 3rd graders hit 71.4% proficiency and 4th graders soar to 80.6% — far above district and state levels. Reading and ELA follow a similar pattern: 3rd and 4th grade proficiency is 61.9% and 63.9%, respectively. Science in 4th grade is also excellent at 66.7%. However, there is a clear dip in middle school. By 7th grade, math and ELA proficiency both drop to 34.0%, below district and state averages. Eighth grade math recovers to 56.4%, well above the state, while 8th grade ELA sits at 38.5% — still above the state average. The school’s overall proficiency remains positive across all subjects, with math at 53.0%, ELA at 48.5%, science at 50.7%, and social studies at 53.1%.
For parents, this is a welcoming, community-oriented school with a strong foundation in the elementary years. The 4th grade is the standout year, but the middle school transition appears to be the main area for growth. Seventh grade, in particular, may need extra support in math, ELA, and science. Still, the trend is encouraging: the school has held its high ranking for two straight years, and low absenteeism suggests students are engaged and present. With a single PK–8 pathway, Crab Orchard offers stability and a clear educational journey for families in this zip code.
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