Summary:
West Elementary is a public elementary school in Morristown, Tennessee, serving 432 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hamblen County School District, which is ranked 58 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
One key differentiator for West Elementary is its racial diversity, with a student population that is 41.67% White, 4.86% African American, 37.96% Hispanic, and 13.19% two or more races. This diversity is higher than many of the nearby schools, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students. However, West Elementary's academic performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is generally lower than the surrounding schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (43.9%), English Language Arts (33.6%), and Science (35.4%) were below the Hamblen County and Tennessee state averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with African American students performing better than Hispanic students.
West Elementary's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1 to 3 stars out of 5. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 581 out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools and received a 2-star rating. This is lower than nearby schools like Alpha Elementary, Russellville Elementary, and Lincoln Heights Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. The declining performance at West Elementary, along with the potential impact of socioeconomic factors, suggest that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and additional resources to support student learning and achievement.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Hamblen County
SchoolDigger Rank:
586th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools
Students who attend West Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2
Number of students: 432
Racial breakdown:
White:
41.7%
Hispanic:
38.0%
Two or more races:
13.2%
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African American:
4.9%
Asian:
0.9%
Pacific Islander:
0.9%
American Indian:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.2%
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