The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in Math. The lowest is 29% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Mount Horeb Elementary School
Mount Horeb Elementary School is a regular public elementary school in Jefferson City, Tennessee, serving grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It operates under the Jefferson County school district and has an enrollment size that places it among the larger elementary schools in the area for its grade band. The school is not a charter or magnet school, and its Title I status was not available from the data provided.
The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic population and much smaller shares of students who are Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or of two or more races. Data on free and reduced-price meal eligibility, special education services, and English learner status were not reported for this school, so a parent may wish to ask the school directly about its support for students with economic or learning needs.
On Tennessee’s state assessments, approximately two out of five students scored at the proficient level in math, English language arts, and science. Participation rates were near universal, so the results reflect nearly the entire tested population. These proficiency rates suggest that a majority of students are working on foundational skills, and families may want to discuss with the school how it supports students who are below the proficient threshold. Social studies testing data was from a school year several years ago and involved a different assessment, so it is not current enough to draw a reliable picture of that subject area.
Because Mount Horeb serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and state data on chronic absenteeism and discipline outcomes were not available for this school.
Two recent district-wide changes are directly relevant to Mount Horeb families. Jefferson County Schools adopted a new English Language Arts curriculum across all elementary grades, replacing the previous reading program and affecting how every K-5 student learns to read. The district also expanded a 1:1 technology initiative, providing Chromebooks to all students in grades 3 through 12, which means upper elementary students at Mount Horeb now have school-issued devices for instruction and homework.
The school is located in Jefferson City, a small city in eastern Tennessee that blends residential neighborhoods with the presence of Carson-Newman University, a private liberal arts university adjacent to downtown. The city’s economy has historical roots in zinc mining, and today the university serves as a major employer. Cherokee Lake, a TVA reservoir, borders the northwestern edge of the city and functions as a recreational anchor. Downtown revitalization efforts, led by a local foundation, have included facade grants and a public park with a mock train depot pavilion. No public transit system was identified in available sources. Housing values in the area fall somewhat below the national median, with typical home prices in the mid $300,000 range, and rents are moderate relative to incomes.
Mount Horeb Elementary is a mid-sized, predominantly white elementary school with proficiency rates that lag behind what many families would hope for, but recent district curriculum and technology investments may be shifting instruction in the lower grades. The community offers a small-city environment with a college-town feel and access to lake recreation, and the school feeds into middle and high schools located elsewhere in the county. A parent considering this school will likely want to visit, ask about academic support for students below grade level, and understand how the new ELA curriculum and device program are being implemented in the classroom.
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