Best Public Schools in Zip Code 37309

Summary:

The 37309 zip code is home to a single standout public elementary school, Calhoun Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 and has an enrollment of 319 students. Calhoun Elementary is a high-performing school, ranking in the top 25% of McMinn County elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.

Calhoun Elementary's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics, English Language Arts, and science compared to the county and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 71.9% of 3rd graders at Calhoun were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to just 43.2% in the county and 41.6% statewide. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 14.8 likely contributes to its strong academic outcomes by allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.

While Calhoun Elementary's racial demographics are predominantly White, the school's above-average per-student spending of $11,503 in the 2020-2021 school year may help to provide the resources and support needed to ensure all students succeed. Overall, Calhoun Elementary stands out as a high-performing and well-resourced school in the 37309 zip code, offering an excellent educational experience for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Calhoun Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	150 Sherwood AVE	Calhoun	37309	McMinn County	McMinn County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 336-2974	319	22	14.8		275 (86.2%)	8 (2.5%)	21 (6.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)	68.7	248^th of 1018 public elementary schools	75.6%		82.1	134^th of 1020 public elementary schools	86.9%	114	71.9	34.5	63.2	42.9	56.7	47.2	53.4	40.6	48.3	31.6	39.3	43.3	50.0	42.0	59.4	34.5	60.5	75.0	80.0	61.1	61.7	71.4	60.0	52.8	60.6	$12,632	$2,168	$9,424

Cities Near Zip Code 37309

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Athens	4.01 mi	6	204^th
Riceville	4.66 mi	1	43^rd
Calhoun	6.29 mi	1	31^st
Decatur	6.48 mi	4	214^th
Charleston	6.87 mi	1	133^rd

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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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