Summary:
ZIP code 38504 contains just one school: Allardt Elementary School, a PK–8 school in Allardt, TN, serving 399 students as part of Fentress County Schools. Because this is the only school in the area, it serves as both the elementary and middle school for the community, meaning families will need to leave the ZIP code for high school.
Allardt Elementary School is a relative bright spot within Fentress County Schools, outperforming the district in every tested subject—math, English language arts, science, and social studies—by meaningful margins. However, it still trails statewide averages in all four subjects, especially math, where only 34.1% of students are proficient versus 43.0% statewide. The school's state ranking has slipped recently, dropping from a 3-star rating and the 64th percentile in 2024–2025 to a 2-star rating and the 47th percentile in 2025–2026. Chronic absenteeism is also elevated, with 21.4% of students chronically absent, compared to 19.1% for the district and 18.3% statewide.
Grade-level results reveal clear strengths and concerns. The 5th grade cohort stands out, exceeding the state in ELA by over 21 points (63.9% vs. 42.7%) and in science by over 9 points, while 7th grade social studies also performs well above average. By contrast, 3rd grade is a serious concern, with proficiency rates roughly 20–27 points below the state in reading, math, and science. Social studies and science are relative strengths overall, while math and ELA remain below state averages. Notably, the drop in ranking did not coincide with a collapse in test scores—ELA, science, and social studies actually improved slightly year over year—suggesting the decline may reflect statewide changes rather than a dramatic loss of ground at this school.
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