Summary:
The 37888 zip code has only one school, Washburn School, which is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 483 students. Washburn School is part of the Grainger County School District, which is ranked 88 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Washburn School does not appear to be a standout school in the area, as its performance on various academic metrics, such as test scores and graduation rates, is generally below the Grainger County and Tennessee state averages. The school had a 89.2% four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, which is slightly below the state average, and a 6.7% dropout rate, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Washburn School had a 18.9% chronic absenteeism rate, significantly higher than the state average.
Washburn School's test scores in mathematics, English language arts, and other subject areas were consistently lower than the Grainger County and Tennessee state averages across all grade levels. The school had a per-student spending of $13,734 for the 2023-2024 school year and a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. While the small student-teacher ratio could be an advantage, it does not appear to be translating into better academic outcomes for the students. Overall, the data suggests that Washburn School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.
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