Summary:
The city of Altamont, Tennessee has a single public elementary school, North Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 338 students. North Elementary is a standout school in the Grundy County district, consistently outperforming the county and state averages on TNReady assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Science.
North Elementary's academic performance has been improving over the past three years, with its statewide ranking rising from 502 out of 1,000 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 258 out of 1,008 in 2023-2024. In the 2023-2024 school year, 52.1% of North Elementary students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 36.4% for Grundy County and 39.7% for the state. In English Language Arts, 41.9% of North Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 30.4% for Grundy County and 37.6% for the state.
However, North Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with over 97% of students identifying as white. This lack of diversity may be an area for the school to consider addressing, as research suggests that diverse learning environments can provide valuable educational and social benefits for students. Additionally, the school may face socioeconomic challenges, as indicated by the inclusion of "% free reduced lunch recipients" data, though the specific percentage is not provided.
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