Summary:
The 37617 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Sullivan County school district. While the district is ranked 70 out of 139 in Tennessee with a 3-star rating, the schools in this area show varying levels of academic performance.
Central Heights Elementary and Holston Elementary stand out as the top-performing schools, outpacing the county and state averages in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science proficiency. Central Heights Elementary, ranked 302 out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools, has the highest Mathematics proficiency rates at 54.2%, while Holston Elementary, ranked 422, has the highest Science proficiency rates at 46%.
In contrast, West Ridge High School lags behind in subjects like Algebra I, Algebra II, and English I, with lower proficiency rates compared to the county and state. The schools in the 37617 zip code area also have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 92.86% to 95.42%, which may not reflect the diversity of the broader community. While the data lacks information on free/reduced lunch rates, the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting potential opportunities for targeted interventions to address the performance gaps and promote more inclusive educational practices.
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