Summary:
Zip code 37853 is home to just one school, Rockford Elementary School, a PK-5 elementary school serving 410 students as part of Blount County Schools, which ranks 67th out of 141 Tennessee districts. Since there are no middle or high schools in this zip code, families should plan for secondary schools outside the immediate area.
Rockford Elementary School is a mid-pack school that returned to the 58th percentile statewide (3 stars) in 2025-2026 after a dip the prior year. The school's clear strengths are English Language Arts and Science: ELA proficiency is 46.3% (+5.7 points vs. state) and Science is 51.4% (+4.5 points). However, math proficiency is slightly below state average at 41.7%, with a major red flag in 4th grade math at just 34.0% versus a 49.4% state average. Another concern is an "upper-grade slump": 5th grade ELA (33.3%) and 5th grade Science (40.4%) both fall well below state averages, while 3rd and 4th grade performance in those subjects is much stronger. Chronic absenteeism is also elevated at 21.7%, compared to 17.6% for the district and 18.3% for the state.
On a positive note, Rockford improved in every subject from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, highlighted by an impressive +11.2 percentage point jump in ELA. Math and science also saw modest gains. Per-student spending is reported at $14,300, though no comparison data is available. Overall, this is an improving school with strong early-grade literacy and science instruction, but targeted support is needed for 4th grade math, 5th grade performance, and attendance to ensure continued momentum.
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