Summary:
The city of Mohawk, Tennessee has only one public elementary school, McDonald Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 260 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and above-average per-student spending, it is significantly underperforming academically compared to the Greene County district and Tennessee state averages, particularly in mathematics and science proficiency.
McDonald Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with very low representation of other racial and ethnic groups. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Tennessee elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. This suggests that the school is facing significant and ongoing challenges in improving its educational outcomes, despite the available resources.
The data indicates that developing a deeper understanding of the root causes of McDonald Elementary's underperformance and implementing evidence-based strategies to improve student learning should be a priority for the school district and community. Addressing the school's lack of diversity and ensuring equitable access and inclusion for all students may also be an important consideration in efforts to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for the children of Mohawk.
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