Summary:
The city of South Pittsburg, Tennessee is home to three schools that serve students from preschool through 12th grade: South Pittsburg Elementary, South Pittsburg High School, and Richard Hardy Memorial School. While South Pittsburg Elementary and South Pittsburg High School serve traditional grade levels, Richard Hardy Memorial School is an alternative school that serves students from preschool through 12th grade.
Among the three schools, Richard Hardy Memorial School stands out as having the lowest proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, often significantly below the state and Marion County averages. In contrast, South Pittsburg High School has some bright spots, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in science and English II. However, both South Pittsburg Elementary and South Pittsburg High School have seen a decline in their statewide rankings and SchoolDigger star ratings over the past few years, suggesting a need for improvement.
The racial makeup of the schools also varies, with Richard Hardy Memorial School having a higher percentage of White students (83%) compared to the other two schools, which have around 75% White students. This may indicate potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation. Additionally, Richard Hardy Memorial School has a significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 11.3, which may suggest a focus on individualized attention, but the academic outcomes suggest a need for further support and intervention.
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