Summary:
Zip code 37852 (Robbins, Tennessee) contains just one elementary school, Robbins Elementary School, a public PK-8 school with 249 students in the Scott County Schools district. Because there is only one school in this area, there are no intra-zip alternatives — every student in the Robbins area attends this same school, which makes its performance and improvement efforts especially impactful for the community.
Robbins Elementary presents a striking "tale of two schools" within one building. The 8th grade cohort is a clear bright spot: 63.3% of 8th graders are proficient in math (vs. 38.3% statewide), and 8th graders also exceed state averages in science and social studies. By contrast, the early elementary grades are deeply concerning. Only 11.5% of 3rd graders are proficient in math (31 points below the state), and 4th grade ELA proficiency sits at just 20.8%. Performance generally improves as students get older, with 6th graders also exceeding state averages in ELA and science. The school's overall state ranking reflects these mixed results, slipping from the 52nd percentile in 2023–2024 to the 31st percentile in 2025–2026. While the school beats its district (which ranks in the bottom third of Tennessee districts) in math, science, and social studies, it lags the state in every subject — with English Language Arts the biggest weakness, as no grade level reaches the state average.
Chronic absenteeism is a notable concern, affecting 19.8% of students — above both the district (17.1%) and state (18.3%) rates. This likely contributes to the academic struggles seen in the younger grades. Per-student spending is substantial at $15,046, but high spending has not translated into top-tier results. On a more positive note, social studies proficiency jumped 10.1 points year-over-year, and the current 8th grade class appears well-prepared for high school. However, the school's overall ranking decline suggests that math, ELA, and attendance issues are weighing heavily on its trajectory.
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