Summary:
The city of Whites Creek, Tennessee is home to two schools: Whites Creek High and Alex Green Elementary. Both schools are underperforming compared to state and Davidson County averages across a variety of metrics, including test scores, school rankings, and student demographics.
Whites Creek High is ranked in the bottom 5% of Tennessee high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. Similarly, Alex Green Elementary is ranked in the bottom 2% of Tennessee elementary schools, also with a 0-star rating. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science compared to state and county averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Whites Creek High had only 16.8% of students proficient or better in Biology I, compared to 45.3% statewide, while Alex Green Elementary had only 12.7% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.7% statewide.
The student populations at both schools are predominantly African American, with Whites Creek High at 76.15% and Alex Green Elementary at 77.12%. Both schools also have a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to the state and county averages. Despite having a student-teacher ratio slightly higher than the state average and spending per student that is higher than the state average, the schools continue to struggle to achieve proficiency levels on par with the state and county. This suggests that the schools in Whites Creek, Tennessee are facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to their students, and further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the underlying issues.
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