Summary:
The city of Whiteville, Tennessee has only one school serving grades PK-8, Whiteville Elementary. The school 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.
Whiteville Elementary has a student population that is predominantly African American (78.14%), with the remaining 18.14% being White and 3.79% Hispanic, Native American, and students of two or more races. The school's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 8.7% to 16.7% in core subjects like mathematics, English language arts, and science. This persistent low performance has resulted in the school consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Tennessee elementary schools and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite spending more per student than the national average, Whiteville Elementary's academic outcomes remain concerning. The school's resource allocation and the district's support and interventions may need to be re-evaluated to address the underlying issues and improve student achievement. The significant achievement gaps between Whiteville Elementary and the state and district averages also raise concerns about equity and the need for a more targeted approach to providing a high-quality education to all students.
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