The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in Math. The lowest is 24% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Fairview Marguerite
Fairview Marguerite is a regular public elementary school in Morristown, Tennessee, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Hamblen County school district. The school is mid-sized for its grade band, with a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, a substantial white minority, and small numbers of students from other racial backgrounds. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, as well as on those receiving special education services or English learner supports, was not available in the provided materials, so it is not possible to describe the school’s economic or additional learning needs profile from this data set.
On state assessments, Fairview Marguerite’s results show a pattern that families will want to examine closely. In math, the proportion of students scoring at the proficient level or above was modest, with a clear majority not reaching that threshold. In English language arts, the share achieving proficiency was lower still. Science results followed a similar pattern, with about a third of students meeting the state’s proficient benchmark. Participation rates on these tests were very high, which means the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in the tested grades. Social studies data is only available from several years ago and under a different test framework, so it is not comparable and not a reliable measure of current performance.
Because Fairview Marguerite serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school’s academic context lacks comparative positioning; the data provider could not generate a comparison among districts in Hamblen County because only one district exists in that county, so the school’s results are best understood as standalone rather than relative to nearby peers.
The community context matters for families considering this school. Morristown is the regional economic hub of the Lakeway Area, with an economy anchored by manufacturing – including automotive and aircraft parts, furniture, poultry processing, and health care products. The city has experienced steady population growth over recent decades and markets itself as “A City Always Expanding.” Housing values in the area are moderately below the national median, while rental costs are moderate relative to household incomes. The broader setting includes Cherokee Lake and Panther Creek State Park for recreation, as well as Walters State Community College as a nearby educational anchor. Walkability information specific to the neighborhood around the school was not found in available searches.
The school’s governance and program information is limited in what was provided. Fairview Marguerite is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. Data on course access, staffing ratios, discipline, and chronic absenteeism were not available, so a full picture of the school environment beyond test scores cannot be drawn here. The district brief indicated no recent parent-relevant changes that met the threshold for reporting.
For a parent or resident evaluating Fairview Marguerite, the central takeaway is that this is a mid-sized elementary school in a growing industrial city, with a diverse student body and state test results that fall well below half of students reaching proficiency in the core subjects. That pattern merits a closer conversation with the school about instructional supports, curriculum, and any initiatives aimed at improving outcomes. Families who prioritize strong academic metrics may want to investigate further. Those who value a neighborhood school in a community with a solid industrial job base and relatively affordable housing may find the school fits their circumstances, especially if they are prepared to engage directly with the school on its academic programming.
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