Summary:
The 37854 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, which are part of the Roane County and Cumberland County school districts. While Ridge View Elementary is performing reasonably well, the middle and high schools in the area are struggling academically, with very low proficiency rates in core subjects.
The data highlights that Rockwood High School is ranked in the bottom 25% of Tennessee high schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, and is struggling with low proficiency rates in Algebra I, Algebra II, and US History. In contrast, Ridge View Elementary is performing slightly above the state and county averages in math and ELA proficiency and has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9%.
Across the schools in the 37854 zip code, there is a consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the schools are not translating these resources into strong academic outcomes, particularly at the secondary level, suggesting the need for a deeper examination of the factors contributing to student performance in this region.
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