Summary:
The city of Decherd, Tennessee is home to a single public elementary school, Decherd Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 442 students. While the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are slightly better than state averages, Decherd Elementary consistently underperforms on state assessments compared to both state and Franklin County district averages across all subjects and grade levels.
Decherd Elementary's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates ranging from 15.5% to 26.7% in Mathematics and 16.7% to 27% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.7% to 44% and 37.6% to 46.4%, respectively. The school's Science proficiency rates are also lower, ranging from 16.7% to 35.5%, compared to the state average of 40.5% to 48.1%. This consistently low academic performance has resulted in Decherd Elementary being ranked in the bottom 20% of Tennessee elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years.
The school's demographic composition is predominantly White (81.22%), with smaller percentages of African American (5.43%), Hispanic (8.82%), Asian (0.45%), and other racial/ethnic groups. This lack of diversity may be a contributing factor to the school's challenges. To improve student outcomes, Decherd Elementary and the Franklin County district will need to implement targeted interventions, provide professional development for teachers, and conduct a comprehensive review of the school's educational programs and resource allocation.
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