Summary:
The city of Denmark, Tennessee has only one school, Denmark Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 404 students. Despite its diverse student population, Denmark Elementary has consistently underperformed academically compared to the broader Madison County district and the state of Tennessee.
Denmark Elementary's test scores in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are below the state averages, with proficiency rates of 31.1% in Mathematics and 32.1% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.7% and 37.6%, respectively. The school has also consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school spends $11,417 per student, which is higher than the national average, its student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is slightly higher than the national average, suggesting that the resources may not be effectively utilized to improve student outcomes.
Despite the school's academic challenges, its diverse student population, with 44.06% White, 35.89% African American, 10.64% Hispanic, and 9.16% two or more races, can be a strength and an opportunity for the school to foster inclusive learning environments. Further investigation into the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and resource allocation could provide valuable insights to help address the school's challenges and support student success.
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