Summary:
The 37917 zip code area of Knoxville, Tennessee is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. While the schools in this area face challenges, with overall performance below the Knox County and Tennessee averages, a few standout schools stand out for their strong performance and unique approaches.
Christenberry Elementary is the highest-performing school in the area, with 31.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 34.4% proficient or better in Mathematics, exceeding the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4. Whittle Springs Middle School stands out for having the highest proficiency rates in Science and Social Studies among the middle schools, with 26.8% and 24.9% of students proficient or better, respectively. The alternative high schools, Richard Yoakley School and Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy, stand out for their low student-teacher ratios of 6.0 and 6.8, suggesting more individualized attention for their specialized student populations.
Overall, the schools in the 37917 zip code area serve diverse student populations, with a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds. While the data reveals significant performance gaps compared to the Knox County and Tennessee averages, the variation in school resources and performance suggests opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and the sharing of best practices from the higher-performing schools in the area.
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