Summary:
The city of Whitwell, Tennessee is home to three public schools - Whitwell Elementary, Whitwell High School, and Whitwell Middle School - that serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade. These schools are part of the Marion County school district and have demonstrated a mix of strengths and areas for improvement.
Whitwell High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 106 out of 374 Tennessee high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school outperformed the county and state averages in several subject areas, including Biology I, US History, and English II. However, it struggled more in Algebra I and Algebra II compared to the state average. Whitwell Middle School is another standout, ranking 113 out of 580 Tennessee middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school demonstrated strong performance in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, but had lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts compared to the state average.
Across the Whitwell schools, there is a notable racial homogeneity, with over 92% of students identifying as white. While the schools generally outperformed the county and state averages in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, there is an opportunity to address the relatively weaker performance in English Language Arts. Additionally, understanding the relationship between socioeconomic factors and academic performance could provide valuable insights for the district to better support its students.
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