Summary:
The Hardin County school district in Tennessee is home to 5 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary in their academic performance, with West Hardin Elementary consistently ranking as the top performer in the district and among the best in the state. Meanwhile, Pickwick Southside School, the smallest school in the district, struggles with lower proficiency rates across core subjects.
Across the district, there is a significant racial disparity, with the student population being predominantly white, ranging from 83.43% to 91.37%. Parris South Elementary stands out as the most diverse, with 16.57% non-white students. Funding and student-teacher ratios vary among the schools, but these factors alone do not fully explain the performance differences, suggesting that other factors may be at play.
Overall, the Hardin County elementary schools demonstrate a range of academic outcomes, with Northside Elementary and West Hardin Elementary consistently performing at the top of the district. However, the persistent achievement gaps and lack of racial diversity across the schools suggest that further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the region.
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