The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in Science. The lowest is 43% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Spring Hill Elementary
Spring Hill Elementary is a regular public school in Maury County, Tennessee, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. Because the school does not extend into the upper grades, it has no graduation rate to report. The enrollment is on the smaller side for an elementary school that covers this grade span, and the student body is predominantly white, with a sizable minority of Black and Hispanic students and smaller numbers of Asian and multiracial students. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available, and data on students with disabilities and English learners was also missing, so a family looking for those specific support contexts may want to ask the school directly.
On state assessments, Spring Hill Elementary’s results are mixed. In math, roughly half of students in tested grades scored at the proficient level or above, and the English language arts results were similar. Science proficiency was slightly stronger. Participation rates were high, which means the results reflect nearly the entire tested population. The most recent social studies data is from several years ago and came under a different testing regime, making it hard to compare with current patterns. The combination suggests that the school is performing around the middle of the pack academically, with no strong signal that it is either consistently outperforming or struggling relative to broader expectations. A parent who values a school where most students are meeting the state bar will find that here, but what “meeting the bar” means in practice is something to gauge against personal standards for what constitutes strong preparation.
The school is located in Spring Hill, a town that has seen steady residential growth in recent years. Housing values in the area are well above the national median, and rents are also elevated. The local housing market reflects a community that has been adding new subdivisions and attracting families, which shows up in the elementary school’s enrollment as well. The town itself is a suburban-style place built around a historic Main Street corridor, but the broader built environment is dominated by newer residential development and commercial strips. For a parent, this means the school draws from a relatively affluent and growing community, though the economic profile of individual families likely varies.
At the district level, Maury County Public Schools has made two policy moves that directly affect families. A new grading scale went into effect in 2024, shifting from a 10-point scale to a 12-point scale, meaning that a score of 90 to 92 now earns a B instead of an A. This has generated backlash from parents who worry it will hurt students’ competitiveness for college admissions and scholarships compared to peers in districts that kept the 10-point scale. The school board is reviewing the policy. Separately, the district has moved toward a more restrictive cell phone policy during school hours, aligning with a trend seen across middle Tennessee. These are live issues that a family enrolling at Spring Hill Elementary now will encounter as their child moves through the district’s upper grades.
In summary, Spring Hill Elementary is a mid-sized primary school in a fast-growing suburban community. Its state test results are around the middle range, with no single subject standing out as either a clear strength or a clear weakness. The absence of data on economic disadvantage and special populations leaves some gaps in the picture. The district-level policy changes on grading and cell phones are worth noting for any family planning to stay in Maury County through middle and high school.
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