Summary:
Piedmont Elementary is a public elementary school in Dandridge, Tennessee, serving 352 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District, which is ranked 63 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Piedmont Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing both the Jefferson County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 51.5% in Mathematics, 40.1% in English Language Arts, and 55.1% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39.7%, 37.6%, and 44%, respectively. Piedmont Elementary's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, where it exceeds the state average by over 10 percentage points.
The school's focus on equity and inclusion is also noteworthy, as its female students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students consistently outperform the state average, ranking in the top 20% and top 5% of Tennessee elementary schools, respectively. While the school's overall performance is strong, there are a few areas, such as English Language Arts proficiency, where it could potentially improve. Nonetheless, Piedmont Elementary's academic excellence and commitment to supporting all students make it a standout among the nearby schools, including Rush Strong Elementary, Talbott Elementary, and Catlettsburg Elementary School.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Jefferson County
SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,224
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5
Number of students: 371
Racial breakdown:
White:
88.1%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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African American:
1.1%
Asian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.7%
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