Summary:
Findlay Elementary is a public elementary school in Sparta, Tennessee, serving 418 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the White County School District, which is ranked 22 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Findlay Elementary consistently outperforms the White County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for TNReady Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, Findlay's proficiency rates were 69.4% in Mathematics, 57% in English Language Arts, and 64.3% in Science, compared to 47.8%, 40.8%, and 50.5% in White County, and 39.7%, 37.6%, and 44% statewide. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade Mathematics, where 81.3% of students were proficient or better, compared to 54.6% in White County and 41.6% across Tennessee.
Findlay Elementary's exceptional academic performance extends beyond its overall student population, with its female, male, White, and low-socioeconomic status (SES) students all ranking in the top quartile of Tennessee elementary schools. This suggests the school is effectively serving the needs of diverse learners and providing equitable educational opportunities. While Findlay Elementary outperforms its district and the state, some nearby schools, such as Capshaw Elementary in Putnam County, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, ranking in the top 5-6% of Tennessee elementary schools.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
White County
SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools
Students who attend Findlay Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6
Number of students: 418
Racial breakdown:
White:
89.7%
Hispanic:
3.1%
African American:
2.2%
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Two or more races:
1.9%
American Indian:
1.7%
Asian:
1.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.5%
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