Summary:
The 38468 zip code has only one school, Leoma Elementary, a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 with 594 students. Leoma Elementary is part of the Lawrence County school district, which is ranked 53 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Leoma Elementary's performance is generally lower than the Lawrence County district and Tennessee state averages. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% is higher than the state average. Its test scores, while showing some improvement, still range from 20% to 54.5% proficiency across different subjects and grade levels, with the highest proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and the lowest in 8th grade ELA. Compared to the previous year, Leoma Elementary's test scores have improved but remain below the district and state averages.
Despite spending $11,615 per student, which is higher than the state average, and having a student-teacher ratio of 16.5, slightly higher than the state average, Leoma Elementary continues to struggle academically. The school's challenges with attendance and academic performance suggest the need for further investigation and targeted strategies to address these issues and improve student outcomes.
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