The top reported proficiency rate is 56% in Math. The lowest is 33% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Andersonville Elementary
Andersonville Elementary is a regular public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the unincorporated community of Andersonville, Tennessee. It is part of the Anderson County school district. For a family considering this school, the context matters: Andersonville is a small, rural census-designated place with an older, settled residential population and no downtown. The school sits on the site of the community’s original school, rebuilt as a single-story elementary building, and functions as a local anchor rather than a campus within a commercial center. The area has seen population decline in recent years, though home values have risen, a pattern that suggests a stable but shrinking residential base rather than rapid new growth.
The student body is overwhelmingly white, with a small share of Hispanic students and very small numbers of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Enrollment is modest for an elementary school serving these grades. Data on economic disadvantage, special education, and English learner status were not available from the state, which is a gap a parent may want to address directly with the school to understand the full range of student needs and support services.
On state academic assessments, Andersonville Elementary shows a mixed picture. In math, a little over half of students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was lower, under half of students meeting that bar. Science proficiency came in around the same level as ELA. The one data point for social studies comes from a school year several years ago and reflects a different assessment, making it unhelpful for current comparison. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to examine. Taken together, these results place the school below the midpoint among the three districts in Anderson County on overall tested proficiency, a straightforward statement of its relative academic standing. This is a soft spot. The proficiency rates are not strong by state or county norms, and a parent considering the school would be wise to ask what academic supports and interventions are in place, especially in reading.
The school does not offer high school coursework such as Advanced Placement or career-tech pathways, which is expected for a PK-5 building. Program offerings beyond the core curriculum were not reported in the available data, so it is unclear what enrichment or specialized programs are available. The district itself appears to have been stable recently, with no major changes identified through public reporting.
Housing in the area is moderately priced relative to the national median, with home values somewhat above the state benchmark. The monthly mortgage cost on a typical home, assuming a conventional down payment, is substantial but below the estimated rent for a similar property, which may tilt the math for families deciding whether to buy or rent. The national unemployment rate and mortgage rate context are typical for the period, nothing unusual in the broader economic picture.
For a family, Andersonville Elementary offers a small-school feel in a quiet rural setting. The pull is the community itself: a place where the school is a longstanding part of local life, with low density and limited commercial activity. The limitations are in academic performance, which is below county norms and a legitimate concern. A parent who prioritizes a tight-knit, low-key elementary experience and is willing to be proactive about academic support at home may find this a good fit. A parent whose top priority is strong tested outcomes may want to look more closely at how the school addresses its weaker areas before enrolling.
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