Summary:
The city of Rockwood, Tennessee is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve students across various grade levels and provide educational opportunities in the Roane County and Cumberland County districts.
Among the standout schools in Rockwood, Pine View Elementary stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio at 11:1 and the highest spending per student at $13,692. However, its test scores are generally lower than the county and state averages, despite some bright spots in 5th grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science. In contrast, Rockwood High School has the lowest proficiency rates across most subject areas and grade levels, but it excels in 9th grade Geometry, where 62.5% of students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the county and state averages.
The schools in Rockwood have a predominantly white student population, with racial diversity varying across the district. While the schools generally underperform compared to county and state averages, there are pockets of success, such as Rockwood Middle School's high proficiency rate in 8th grade Algebra I (90.9%). The data suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing, such as teaching practices and curriculum, may be driving student achievement in the Rockwood schools.
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