The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in Social studies. The lowest is 50% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Summertown Elementary
Summertown Elementary serves students from Pre-K through sixth grade and is part of the Lawrence County school system. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The school is one of three in the community that share the Eagle mascot, alongside Summertown Middle and Summertown High. The school sits in Summertown, a small, rural, unincorporated community in northeastern Lawrence County where Tennessee State Route 20 runs through. The area is predominantly residential and agricultural, with a sparse built environment and no formal downtown district. The ZIP code that covers the school extends into parts of Lewis and Maury counties as well.
The student body is overwhelmingly white, reflecting the composition of the broader rural community. Enrollment is spread across the elementary grades in a way that looks typical for a school of that size in this grade band. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the population of students with disabilities, and the number of English learners was not available in the data provided. Families may want to ask the school directly about these support structures.
Academically, Summertown Elementary recorded a proficiency rate in math that fell below the midpoint, a result that places it on the lower end among Tennessee elementary schools. In English language arts, the share of students scoring proficient or above was slightly higher but still below the state average. Science proficiency came in close to the midpoint, while social studies, which is tested for fewer grade levels, showed a notably stronger result. The school had a very high participation rate on state assessments, meaning nearly all enrolled students were tested, which gives the results a full picture. There is no multi-year academic trend data available for this school, so it is not possible to tell from the provided information whether these results represent a recent change or a consistent pattern.
Because Summertown Elementary only serves through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report here. That metric applies to the high school in the same community, not this building. Chronic absenteeism data and discipline data were also absent, which limits how much can be said about the day-to-day environment and attendance patterns. A parent may want to follow up with the school on those details.
The district comparison fact-set was not able to position Summertown Elementary relative to other schools in Lawrence County because the cohort was too small. The proficiency metric could not generate a comparison for that reason. The district itself did not show any recent parent-relevant changes from the search results, so there are no new initiatives or boundary shifts to note.
Housing in the Summertown ZIP code carries a value that is below the state benchmark for Tennessee. The estimated monthly mortgage payment is modest relative to national figures, and rent is estimated to take up a small share of typical household income. This suggests the community is more affordable than many parts of the state. The broader Lawrence County unemployment rate has been stable in a range that is close to the national figure.
The community is known for The Farm, a quasi-intentional community with a history in natural childbirth and charitable work through Plenty International. Stillhouse Hollow Falls State Natural Area is located nearby. These are not school-specific features but they shape the character of the place where families live. No major new housing developments or growth projects were identified in searches, and the population has remained small and relatively stable.
Summertown Elementary is a rural public school that serves the early and middle elementary years in a community where the housing market is affordable and the setting is sparse and car-dependent. The academic results are mixed, with social studies as a relative bright spot and math and ELA below state averages. Families considering this school may want to explore what supports are available for students who are not yet meeting proficiency benchmarks, and they should be aware that the data currently does not cover the school's free lunch rate, special education population, or attendance patterns.
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