Summary:
The 37341 zip code area is home to two schools - Central High School and Brown Middle School. Both schools are underperforming compared to their Hamilton County and Tennessee state counterparts across a range of academic metrics, including test scores, school rankings, and proficiency rates.
Central High School and Brown Middle School have consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee schools, with 1-2 star ratings from SchoolDigger. Their test scores are significantly lower than county and state averages, with only 16.3% of 10th graders at Central High School proficient or better in Biology I, compared to 37.4% in Hamilton County and 36.5% statewide. Similarly, only 14.5% of all grades at Brown Middle School were proficient or better in Math, compared to 39.5% in Hamilton County and 39.7% statewide.
Both schools have a majority non-white student population, with Central High School being 45.66% African American and 8.14% Hispanic, and Brown Middle School being 46.51% African American and 10.76% Hispanic. While the schools have adequate funding and staffing levels, the persistent underperformance suggests deeper systemic issues that may require targeted interventions and a comprehensive approach to school improvement, including curriculum development, teacher training, student support services, and community engagement.
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