Summary:
ZIP code 37886 is served by a single public school, Walland Elementary School, a K-5 elementary school in Walland, Tennessee, serving 284 students under Blount County Schools. There are no middle or high schools in this ZIP code, making Walland Elementary the only school option for families in this area.
Walland Elementary has been steadily improving its statewide standing. Over the past three years, it climbed from a rank of 828 (19th percentile, 1 star) to 683 (33rd percentile, 2 stars) out of roughly 1,000 Tennessee elementary schools. Academically, English Language Arts is the school's strongest subject, with 40.3% of students proficient, nearly matching the state average of 40.6% and exceeding the district's 38.9%. Science proficiency stands at 39.6%, which trails the state (46.9%) by about 7 points, though it has improved since last year. Mathematics is the biggest concern, with only 28.6% of students proficient compared to 43.0% statewide. Notably, math proficiency rises sharply by grade level, jumping from just 18.9% in third grade to 42.6% in fifth grade, suggesting strong growth as students progress. Science, however, shows the opposite pattern, with fifth-grade proficiency dropping to 27.7% compared to 48.1% in fourth grade.
Attendance is a relative bright spot, as the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.2% is slightly better than both the district (17.6%) and state (18.3%). The school also invests a substantial $13,128 per student. While math achievement remains a key priority, the upward trend in the school's rating, strong ELA results, and improving science scores suggest Walland Elementary is moving in a positive direction for the families it serves.
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