Summary:
The city of Pelham, Tennessee is home to a single school, Pelham Elementary, which serves grades PK-8. This combined elementary and middle school has a highly homogeneous student population, with 99.42% of students identifying as White. While the school spends above the state average per student and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance raises some concerns.
Pelham Elementary's test scores in math and English language arts (ELA) generally lag behind the Grundy County and Tennessee state averages across grade levels. Science and social studies proficiency rates are more mixed, with some grades performing above the county and state, while others fall behind. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 389th to 480th out of over 1,000 Tennessee elementary schools.
Despite the higher per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, the academic performance data suggests Pelham Elementary may not be effectively utilizing its resources to drive student outcomes. The school's overwhelmingly homogeneous student population and inconsistent rankings warrant further investigation into the factors contributing to these trends, as well as opportunities to improve the quality of education for all students.
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