The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in English language arts. The lowest is 27% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Hawkins Elementary
Hawkins Elementary is a regular public school in Rogersville, Tennessee, serving only grades three through five as part of the Hawkins County school district. This grade band means the school is a dedicated intermediate elementary, and topics such as a graduation rate or high school course offerings do not apply here. With an enrollment of roughly that size for a three-grade school, the student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and a small number of multiracial students. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch was not publicly available, nor were counts of students receiving special education services or English learner support. For a family considering the school, those missing pieces are worth asking about directly.
On the state’s TNReady assessments, which are the main public measure of academic performance for this grade band, Hawkins Elementary posted results that varied by subject. The proficiency rate in English language arts was higher than in math, with science falling in between. In math, the share of students reaching the proficient level was lower, a gap that is common nationally but still notable here. Compared with other districts in Hawkins County, the school’s overall proficiency, as reflected in a combined index, landed in the bottom quartile of the county’s districts. Because the county has only two school districts, this effectively places Hawkins Elementary’s performance below that of the other district in the county. The most recent social studies results come from an earlier assessment with a different design, so they are not directly comparable with today’s tests. Parents who want a fuller picture of how the school supports students who are not yet at the proficient mark may want to look into this further with the school.
Rogersville itself shapes much of the context around Hawkins Elementary. The town is a small historic county seat, centered on the Hawkins County Courthouse square, and the downtown area includes several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A civic service campus project, including a new community center and town hall, is in the works on a site near the town park. The town has seen modest population growth over time, but major new housing developments were not mentioned in available research. Home values here are below the typical levels for both the state of Tennessee and the nation, making the area relatively affordable for families. The main road connection is U.S. Route 11W, linking Rogersville to Kingsport in one direction and Knoxville in the other, but no public transit system was reported.
Because Hawkins Elementary serves only the upper elementary grades, the academic pathway is focused on building foundational skills in reading, writing, math, and science before students move on to middle school. There is no public data on what specific programs or enrichment offerings exist at the school, such as gifted education, music, or after-school activities. The absence of that information, along with the missing data on support services, means a family should expect to follow up directly with the school to understand the full range of what is available. The peer environment, as described by the available demographic data, is one where the student body is largely homogeneous, though the small but present Hispanic and multiracial groups add some diversity. The school’s location in a historic small town offers a community setting with a slower pace and lower housing costs than many parts of the state, which may appeal to families looking for that combination.
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