Athens

The Athens school district in Tennessee consists of 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with Westside Elementary and City Park Elementary standing out as the strongest performers in the district.

Westside Elementary is the highest-ranked school in the Athens district, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Tennessee elementary schools over the past 3 years. The school outperforms the district and state averages in most subject areas, particularly in mathematics and science. In contrast, North City Elementary lags behind the other Athens elementary schools and the state averages in several subject areas and grade levels.

The data also reveals that City Park Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio among the Athens elementary schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the higher spending per student at Ingleside Elementary and North City Elementary does not seem to translate to higher academic performance compared to the other Athens elementary schools, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and student-teacher ratios, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership, may play a crucial role in driving student outcomes.