Summary:
The 37886 zip code area is home to a single public elementary school, Walland Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 with a student population of 294. While the school spends more per student than the state average, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently below the Blount County and Tennessee state averages across all subjects and grade levels.
Walland Elementary's student population is predominantly White (81.97%), with a significant Hispanic population (13.61%) and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. The school's statewide ranking has been declining, dropping from 751 out of 1,000 schools in 2021-2022 to 822 out of 1,008 schools in 2023-2024, indicating it is falling behind its peers in overall academic performance.
Despite the higher per-student spending, Walland Elementary's academic results remain poor, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. The school may need to examine its instructional practices, resource allocation, and support for its diverse student population to identify opportunities for improvement and better serve the community.
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