Summary:
The city of Maynardville, Tennessee is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the district as a whole lags significantly behind state averages, a few standout schools like Paulette Elementary School and Big Ridge Elementary are outperforming their peers and the state in key academic metrics.
Across the Union County district, test scores fall well below state averages, with only 16.8% of 10th graders at Union County High School proficient or better in Biology I, compared to 36.5% statewide. The district as a whole is ranked 133 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. However, Paulette Elementary and Big Ridge Elementary stand out, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the district and state averages.
The student populations at these schools are overwhelmingly white, ranging from 94-98% across the district, which could be a contributing factor to the performance gaps. Additionally, resource challenges such as relatively low spending per student and high student-teacher ratios at some schools may be hindering their ability to provide a high-quality education. Addressing these systemic issues while replicating the practices of the higher-performing schools will be critical for raising student achievement across Maynardville.
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