Summary:
The 37766 zip code area in Tennessee is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (LaFollette Elementary School and Valley View Elementary) and 1 middle school (LaFollette Middle School). Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, as all three schools are performing significantly below state and Campbell County averages on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism rates.
Across the board, the proficiency rates at these schools lag behind state and district averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, LaFollette Elementary had only 28.6% proficiency in math compared to the state average of 42.2%, while Valley View Elementary had an even lower 16.6% proficiency. The middle school, LaFollette Middle, performed even worse with just 19.9% proficiency in math and 16.6% in English Language Arts. Additionally, all three schools had a chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% in 2023-2024, which is quite high.
Despite the higher spending per student, ranging from $11,685 to $12,895, the schools are still struggling to achieve strong academic outcomes. This raises questions about how resources are being allocated and utilized. Without any clear standout schools or areas of strength, the data suggests systemic challenges that need to be addressed to ensure students in this community have access to high-quality educational opportunities.
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