Summary:
Zip code 37814 in Morristown, Tennessee is served by 6 schools in the Hamblen County Schools district, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and no high schools, enrolling roughly 3,077 students. The district ranks 74th out of 141 Tennessee districts, placing it slightly below the statewide midpoint in overall performance. Within the zip code, school outcomes vary widely, from Alpha Elementary School's 4-star rating to 1-star ratings at Fairview Marguerite School and Meadowview Middle School.
Alpha Elementary School is the clear standout, ranking in the 72nd percentile with math, ELA, and science proficiency rates well above district and state averages, alongside the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the area (5.0%). At the other end, Fairview Marguerite School has the lowest overall performance despite spending the most per student ($13,403), while Meadowview Middle School posts the most concerning numbers with just 20.3% math and 22.2% ELA proficiency. Manley Elementary School offers a mixed picture, with exceptional 5th grade scores but very low 3rd grade proficiency, while West Elementary School and John Hay Elementary School fall in the middle with 2-star ratings.
Several patterns stand out for parents to consider. Higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes, as the highest-spending school has the lowest scores while the lowest-spending school has the highest. Chronic absenteeism aligns with performance, though all six schools beat the state average of 18.3%. There is also a sharp proficiency drop from elementary to middle school, and with no high school in the zip code, students must leave the area after 8th grade. Early-grade support appears to be the biggest opportunity, especially for schools showing strong late-elementary growth.
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