Summary:
The data provided focuses on a single public elementary school, Pleasant Hill Elementary, located in the 38578 zip code and serving grades PK-8. With an enrollment of 613 students, Pleasant Hill Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to county and state averages on standardized tests across all subject areas and grade levels, ranking in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools for the past three school years.
Despite spending slightly above the state average of $9,667 per student, Pleasant Hill Elementary's test scores in Math, ELA, and Science hover around 30-35% proficiency, well below the 40-45% averages for Cumberland County and the state of Tennessee. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.8 is also slightly higher than the recommended 15:1 ratio for elementary schools. Additionally, the school's student population is overwhelmingly white (92.66%), which may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can benefit student outcomes.
Overall, the data suggests that Pleasant Hill Elementary is a struggling school that has consistently underperformed compared to its peers across Tennessee. The school's declining statewide ranking, potential resource allocation issues, and lack of demographic diversity may be contributing to its academic challenges. Further investigation would be needed to identify the root causes and develop targeted interventions to improve student outcomes at this school.
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