Summary:
The 38560 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Forks River Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 and has an enrollment of 220 students. The school is part of the Smith County school district, which is ranked 37th out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Forks River Elementary appears to be a relatively strong-performing school within its district and the state of Tennessee. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Tennessee elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a current statewide ranking of 221 out of 1,018 schools. Forks River Elementary's performance on state assessments (TNReady) is generally above the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. Additionally, the school has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (18.9%) compared to the state average and spends $11,520 per student, which is higher than the state average.
While Forks River Elementary's academic performance is strong, its statewide ranking has declined over the past 3 years, from 163rd to 221st. This could indicate that other schools in the state are improving at a faster rate, or that Forks River Elementary is facing challenges in maintaining its high level of performance. The data does not provide information on the school's free and reduced-price lunch rates, which could indicate the socioeconomic status of the student population and any potential equity concerns.
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