Summary:
Zip code 37847 is served by just one elementary school: Elk Valley Elementary School, a small K-8 school in Pioneer, TN with 119 students, part of Campbell County Schools.
Because only one school is in this zip code, the analysis focuses on how Elk Valley compares to its district and the state. The school's biggest strength is attendance: chronic absenteeism is just 5.2%, far below the district (28.6%) and state (18.3%). Early-grade reading is another bright spot — 3rd grade ELA proficiency is 75%, well above the state's 44.9%, and overall ELA proficiency (43.6%) exceeds the state average (40.6%). However, these early gains diminish by 5th grade (14.3% ELA) and 7th grade (21.4% ELA). Mathematics is a significant concern, with all-grades proficiency at 19.2% — less than half the state rate (43.0%). Fifth and 7th grade math scores are particularly alarming at just 7.1% each. Science (26.9%) and social studies (29.0%) also trail the state by roughly 20 or more points.
Elk Valley ranks around the 23rd–26th percentile statewide, earning one star in recent years, and is one of the stronger schools within Campbell County Schools, which ranks 131st out of 141 Tennessee districts. Year-over-year results show volatility — ELA jumped from 31.0% to 43.6%, while math fell from 26.8% to 19.2% — likely reflecting the small cohort sizes of a 119-student school. The school spends $14,379 per student, which may reflect the higher fixed costs of a small rural school. Overall, Elk Valley offers a strong attendance climate and solid early literacy, but needs targeted support in math, science, and social studies, especially in upper grades.
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