Summary:
The schools in Van Buren County, Tennessee serve students from elementary through high school. The data reveals that the two schools in the county, Van Buren County High School and Spencer Elementary, have some standout performance metrics as well as areas for improvement.
Van Buren County High School stands out for its strong Mathematics proficiency, with 54.4% of students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly outperforming the county (48.8%) and state (39.7%) averages. The school also excels in 8th grade Mathematics, with 75% of students achieving proficiency compared to 75% county-wide and 34.1% statewide. However, the high school has room for improvement in English Language Arts, an area where the elementary school, Spencer Elementary, performs better than the county and state in 3rd grade.
While both schools have a predominantly white student population, over 98% in each case, they differ in their per-student spending, with Spencer Elementary spending $14,076 per student compared to $11,162 at the high school. Both schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could contribute to their academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that Van Buren County's schools have strengths in Mathematics but could benefit from a closer examination of their English Language Arts instruction and resource allocation to ensure equitable opportunities for all students.
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