Summary:
The city of Toone, Tennessee has only one school, Toone Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 221 students. Toone Elementary is part of the Hardeman County Schools district, which is ranked 129 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Toone Elementary's academic performance is a significant concern, as the school consistently underperforms on state assessments (TNReady) compared to the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from just 5.6% to 42.3% in mathematics, 16.7% to 54.5% in English language arts, and 16.7% to 61.1% in social studies. These rates are often 10-20 percentage points or more below the Hardeman County Schools district and the state of Tennessee.
Despite the school's diverse student population, with 71.49% White, 18.1% African American, and 3.62% Asian students, the academic performance data does not indicate that Toone Elementary is effectively serving all student subgroups. Additionally, the school's 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and the low ranking of the Hardeman County Schools district suggest that the overall educational system in the area may be underperforming. The relatively high per-student spending at Toone Elementary ($11,864) does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources.
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