Sweetwater Elementary

Summary:

Sweetwater Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-4 in Sweetwater, Tennessee, with 299 students and a predominantly White student population. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates on state assessments ranging from around 25-50% in math, 30-46% in English Language Arts, and 33-54% in science.

Compared to the state averages, Sweetwater Elementary generally performs better, but lags behind some nearby schools like Steekee Elementary and Philadelphia Elementary. The school has shown relatively strong performance for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, but more mixed results for its special education and economically disadvantaged students. Sweetwater Elementary's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, indicating inconsistent performance compared to other schools in Sweetwater District.

While Sweetwater Elementary has some strengths, particularly in the academic performance of its African American and Hispanic students, the school faces challenges in maintaining consistent, high-quality instruction and outcomes across all student subgroups. Comparing the school's performance to nearby schools, such as Sweetwater Primary School, and analyzing trends in student group data can help identify areas for improvement and inform strategies to support the school's continued growth and success.


Detail:

Public 3-4

 301 Broad ST
       Sweetwater, TN  37874


(423) 337-7062

District: Sweetwater

SchoolDigger Rank:
369th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Sweetwater Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Brown Intermediate School
    Sweetwater Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.6%
Hispanic:
16.4%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.7% Help


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Compare Details Sweetwater Elementary ranks better than 63.8% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.58. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sweetwater Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweetwater Elementary 369th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Sweetwater Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:
White students:


Sweetwater:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweetwater 72nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sweetwater Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sweetwater Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 58.75 341st 809 57.8%
2011 61.48 324th 818 60.4%
2012 72.63 217th 820 73.5%
2013 74.46 199th 846 76.5%
2014 59.96 308th 853 63.9%
2015 68.63 250th 855 70.8%
2017 41.22 399th 646 38.2%
2018 45.09 519th 997 47.9%
2019 44.82 506th 985 48.6%
2021 61.27 293rd 983 70.2%
2022 55.11 390th 1000 61.0%
2023 66.97 264th 1020 74.1%
2024 58.58 369th 1018 63.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sweetwater Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.84 325th 395 17.7%
2019 31.43 182nd 255 28.6%
2021 39.96 195th 369 47.2%
2022 58.77 125th 447 72.0%
2023 25.18 441st 528 16.5%
2024 56.32 172nd 582 70.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sweetwater Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.14 540th 877 38.4%
2019 39.56 514th 821 37.4%
2021 64.35 184th 823 77.6%
2022 45.05 441st 858 48.6%
2023 68.21 186th 865 78.5%
2024 58.89 278th 853 67.4%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sweetwater Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.80 552nd 926 40.4%
2021 62.94 257th 945 72.8%
2022 51.76 419th 975 57.0%
2023 68.65 240th 989 75.7%
2024 56.25 368th 990 62.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Sweetwater Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.24 426th 916 53.5%
2021 56.16 337th 941 64.2%
2022 54.72 371st 980 62.1%
2023 61.55 313th 987 68.3%
2024 58.21 350th 991 64.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Sweetwater Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.75 142nd 450 68.4%
2019 64.61 98th 404 75.7%
2021 62.01 110th 411 73.2%
2022 61.16 133rd 483 72.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sweetwater Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.66 169th 319 47.0%
2019 27.77 189th 250 24.4%
2021 48.43 146th 324 54.9%
2022 58.35 117th 363 67.8%
2023 54.04 151st 387 61.0%
2024 59.71 142nd 415 65.8%
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Rank History for White students at Sweetwater Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.83 528th 841 37.2%
2019 37.38 519th 812 36.1%
2021 57.31 288th 844 65.9%
2022 44.63 436th 844 48.3%
2023 59.32 270th 852 68.3%
2024 46.77 419th 847 50.5%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sweetwater Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 492 42 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1989 462 45 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 507
1990 421 33 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1991 431 40 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1992 432 40 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1993 425 43 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 454 48 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1995 520 37 5 1 4 n/a n/a 0 567
1996 520 37 5 1 4 n/a n/a 0 567
1997 535 39 5 3 2 n/a n/a 2 586
1998 555 49 3 3 1 n/a n/a 1 612
1999 565 50 3 8 5 n/a n/a -1 630
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 618 618
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 622 622
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 573 573
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 573 573
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 318 318
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 303 303
2006 247 20 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2007 261 19 5 25 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2008 275 17 4 23 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2009 278 18 3 29 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2010 303 12 5 31 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2011 300 20 4 24 1 0 1 0 350
2012 325 26 2 24 0 0 0 0 377
2013 299 19 2 27 1 0 1 0 349
2014 276 23 2 26 0 0 0 0 327
2015 279 24 1 31 0 0 4 0 339
2016 262 16 2 30 0 0 5 0 315
2017 277 17 1 38 2 0 5 0 340
2018 267 12 0 55 1 1 17 0 353
2019 260 15 1 45 0 1 11 0 333
2020 243 13 2 37 0 0 10 0 305
2021 223 13 3 40 0 0 14 0 293
2022 230 5 5 46 0 0 18 0 304
2023 229 4 2 49 3 1 11 0 299

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sweetwater Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 536 28.0 19.1 n/a
1989 507 28.0 18.1 n/a
1990 457 27.0 16.9 n/a
1991 472 27.0 17.4 n/a
1992 473 27.0 17.5 n/a
1993 473 27.0 17.5 n/a
1994 507 31.0 16.4 n/a
1995 567 32.0 17.7 n/a
1996 567 32.0 17.7 n/a
1997 586 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 612 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 630 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 618 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 622 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 573 n/a n/a n/a
2003 573 n/a n/a n/a
2004 318 n/a n/a n/a
2005 303 n/a n/a n/a
2006 292 17.0 17.2 n/a
2007 310 18.5 16.8 56.5
2008 319 24.0 13.3 63.3
2009 330 22.0 15.0 65.8
2010 351 22.0 15.9 68.4
2011 350 23.0 15.2 72.3
2012 377 23.0 16.3 73.2
2013 349 22.7 15.3 64.8
2014 327 22.5 14.5 71.3
2015 339 21.0 16.1 71.7
2016 315 22.0 14.3 73.7
2017 340 22.5 15.1 n/a
2018 353 20.0 17.6 n/a
2019 333 20.0 16.6 n/a
2020 305 21.0 14.5 76.7
2021 293 19.8 14.7 n/a
2022 304 19.5 15.5 n/a
2023 299 18.5 16.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sweetwater Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 536 28.0 19.1 n/a
1989 507 28.0 18.1 n/a
1990 457 27.0 16.9 n/a
1991 472 27.0 17.4 n/a
1992 473 27.0 17.5 n/a
1993 473 27.0 17.5 n/a
1994 507 31.0 16.4 n/a
1995 567 32.0 17.7 n/a
1996 567 32.0 17.7 n/a
1997 586 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 612 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 630 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 618 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 622 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 573 n/a n/a n/a
2003 573 n/a n/a n/a
2004 318 n/a n/a n/a
2005 303 n/a n/a n/a
2006 292 17.0 17.2 n/a
2007 310 18.5 16.8 56.5
2008 319 24.0 13.3 63.3
2009 330 22.0 15.0 65.8
2010 351 22.0 15.9 68.4
2011 350 23.0 15.2 72.3
2012 377 23.0 16.3 73.2
2013 349 22.7 15.3 64.8
2014 327 22.5 14.5 71.3
2015 339 21.0 16.1 71.7
2016 315 22.0 14.3 73.7
2017 340 22.5 15.1 n/a
2018 353 20.0 17.6 n/a
2019 333 20.0 16.6 n/a
2020 305 21.0 14.5 76.7
2021 293 19.8 14.7 n/a
2022 304 19.5 15.5 n/a
2023 299 18.5 16.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sweetwater Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $618 (7.1%) $7,498 (85.9%) $8,729
2020 $585 (6.6%) $7,598 (85.8%) $8,853
2021 $769 (7.7%) $8,530 (85.5%) $9,973
2022 $1,320 (12.5%) $8,504 (80.8%) $10,524
2023 $1,543 (14.7%) $7,981 (76.3%) $10,466

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sweetwater Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 506th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 264th of 1020 Elementary schools
 25.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sweetwater Elementary)38.345.5
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sweetwater)38.345.5
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sweetwater Elementary)30.942.4
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sweetwater)30.942.4
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sweetwater Elementary)49.756.7
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sweetwater)49.756.7
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sweetwater Elementary)24.649.4
 24.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sweetwater)24.649.4
 24.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Sweetwater Elementary)44.451.7
 7.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sweetwater)3436.7
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sweetwater Elementary)27.546.3
 18.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sweetwater)27.733
 5.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students333299
 10.2%
African American154
 73.3%
American Indian03
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic4549
 8.9%
Pacific Islander11
White260229
 11.9%
Two or More Races1111


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Students who attend Sweetwater Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brown Intermediate School
Middle : Sweetwater Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Sweetwater Elementary.

Sweetwater Elementary ranks 369th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Sweetwater Elementary are 77% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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