Summary:
Zip code 38201 in Tennessee is served by a single elementary school, McKenzie Elementary School, which spans grades PK through 4 and operates within the McKenzie Special School District. For families in this area, McKenzie Elementary is the sole elementary option, so this profile focuses on how the school compares to its district and the state rather than to other nearby schools.
The school has shown a clear upward trajectory in recent years. After ranking in the 46th percentile of Tennessee elementary schools in 2024-2025, it jumped to the 65th percentile in 2025-2026 and earned a 3-star rating. Across all grades, McKenzie Elementary outperformed both its district and the state in mathematics (55.2% proficient vs. 43.0% statewide), English language arts (47.3% vs. 40.6%), and science (49.7% vs. 46.9%). Math is a particular strength, with 3rd-grade proficiency at 56.7% compared to 42.6% statewide. Science improved dramatically from 35.1% to 49.7% in just one year. The only area of concern is 4th-grade ELA, where proficiency drops to 39.4% versus the state's 47.4%, suggesting a possible transition challenge after strong 3rd-grade ELA results (55.6% vs. 44.9% statewide).
Other data points paint a generally positive picture. The district itself ranks 23rd out of 141 districts in Tennessee and holds a 4-star rating. Chronic absenteeism at the school (11.6%) is well below the state average of 18.3%, though it is higher than the district rate of 8.1%. Per-student spending is $11,213. While free/reduced lunch eligibility and student-teacher ratios were not reported, the available information indicates that McKenzie Elementary is a solid, improving school that outperforms state averages in most subjects and is a strong option for families in the 38201 area.
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