Schools in Zip Code 37890

Zip code 37890 is served by a single school, White Pine Elementary School, a PK–8 campus in White Pine, TN, enrolling 705 students as part of Jefferson County Schools. This school is the only option in the area, so parents should focus on its overall profile, which shows a mid-to-low performing institution with notable ups and downs by grade level and subject.

Overall, White Pine Elementary ranks in the 31st percentile statewide (700 out of 1019 schools) with a 2-star rating, meaning it trails most Tennessee schools. Its all-grades proficiency rates for math (35.4%), ELA (32.7%), and science (35.4%) all fall below both the district and state averages, while social studies (51.3%) is right at the state norm. The school shows real strength in 8th grade science (45.2% proficient, above state) and especially 8th grade social studies (61.3%, nearly 14 points above the state). However, a sharp drop-off appears in 6th and 7th grade math and ELA, with 6th grade math at just 26.7% and 6th grade ELA at 23.6% — the lowest scores in the school. Scores recover somewhat in 8th grade, suggesting a middle-grade transition problem that may need targeted interventions.

Year-over-year, math improved by 4.4 points and science by 1.5, but ELA and social studies dipped slightly. Chronic absenteeism is a concern: 20.3% of students miss significant school time, higher than the district (19.1%) and state (18.3%). Spending per student is substantial at $11,829, yet outcomes remain below average, raising questions about resource effectiveness. The school's percentile rank slipped slightly from 32nd to 31st, and data on free/reduced lunch and student-teacher ratio are missing, limiting a fuller picture. For parents, the key takeaway is that while the school has standout 8th grade achievements and improving math scores, middle-grade performance and attendance are areas that need attention.