Summary:
David Youree Elementary is a public elementary school in Smyrna, Tennessee, serving 738 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Rutherford County school district. While the district is ranked 33 out of 139 in Tennessee, David Youree Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of the state's elementary schools in recent years, with significantly lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages.
The school's diverse student population, with 26.69% White, 28.05% African American, 32.66% Hispanic, and 4.34% Asian students, is higher in racial diversity than many surrounding schools. However, this diversity is accompanied by a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may be contributing to the school's academic challenges. In 2023-2024, only 21.3% of David Youree students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 48.6% in Rutherford County and 39.7% statewide, and only 28.9% were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44.7% in the county and 37.6% statewide.
Nearby schools, such as Stewarts Creek Elementary and Stewartsboro Elementary, consistently outperform David Youree Elementary on academic measures, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. These schools have a higher proportion of White and Asian students, as well as lower percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance. To improve student outcomes, David Youree Elementary and the Rutherford County district should consider implementing targeted interventions and addressing the unique learning needs of the school's diverse student population.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Rutherford County
SchoolDigger Rank:
828th of 1,008 Tennessee Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,642
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9
Number of students: 738
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
32.7%
African American:
28.0%
White:
26.7%
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Two or more races:
7.6%
Asian:
4.3%
American Indian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.6%
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