Summary:
The 37015 zip code area of Cheatham County, Tennessee is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the schools in this area share the same geographic location, their academic performance and student demographics vary significantly.
The standout school in the area is East Cheatham Elementary, which excelled on state assessments with 45.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 53.5% proficient or better in Science. In contrast, the alternative Riverside Academy struggled, with only 16.7% of students proficient or better in Math and 8.3% in English Language Arts. Cheatham County Central High School also had some strong results, particularly in Biology I and US History, where student proficiency rates exceeded the Cheatham County and Tennessee averages.
The data reveals significant variation in student demographics and academic performance across the schools in the 37015 zip code area. While the schools have a predominantly white student population, the alternative and virtual schools face unique challenges in meeting state academic standards. Additionally, the relationship between spending and performance is not straightforward, as the highest-spending school, Riverside Academy, also had the lowest proficiency rates. These findings suggest that factors beyond just funding and district-level policies may be influencing student outcomes in this area.
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