Summary:
The city of Bluff City, Tennessee is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Sullivan East High School, Bluff City Elementary, and Sullivan East Middle School. These schools, which are part of the Sullivan County district, face significant challenges in terms of academic performance, school rankings, and resource allocation.
Among the three schools, Sullivan East High School stands out for its high percentage of white students (93.88%) and declining statewide ranking, which has dropped from 235th out of 358 Tennessee high schools in 2021-2022 to 270th out of 374 in 2023-2024. The school's test scores are generally lower than the county and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. Similarly, Bluff City Elementary has a high percentage of white students (93.5%) and its test scores in mathematics, English language arts, and science are generally lower than the county and state averages, with some exceptions in 3rd-grade performance. Sullivan East Middle School also has a predominantly white student population (91.97%) and its test scores in core subjects are consistently lower than the county and state averages.
The data suggests that the schools in Bluff City, Tennessee, face significant challenges in terms of academic performance, school rankings, and resource allocation. The high percentage of white students in all three schools indicates a lack of racial diversity, which may have implications for the educational experiences and opportunities available to students. Additionally, the declining statewide rankings and low proficiency rates in core subjects across the schools highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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