The top reported proficiency rate is 40% in Science. The lowest is 30% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Jack T Farrar Elementary
Jack Tarr Farrar Elementary serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Tullahoma, Tennessee, as part of the Tullahoma city school district. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The school sits on the west side of town and draws its student body from the surrounding residential and commercial areas of a community that blends small-city amenities with a strong aerospace and industrial base.
State assessment results from the most recent testing year show that about one in three students met the state’s proficiency benchmark in math and in English language arts. In science, the share scoring proficient or above was somewhat higher, though still below a majority. Social studies data is from an earlier testing year and carries flags for assessment and cut-score changes, meaning that figure is not directly comparable to current results and a parent may want to ask the school for more recent information. Across all tested subjects combined, the school’s overall proficiency index sits below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Coffee County. The school had full participation in testing, which is a positive sign that nearly all enrolled students took the assessments.
Because this is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism was not available for this school, and information on free or reduced-price meal eligibility, special education identification, and English learner status is also missing from the public record. A parent who wants a fuller picture of the student support environment may wish to ask the school directly about these figures.
Enrollment is in the upper end of what is typical for a school serving these grades. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial share of students who identify as two or more races, a significant Hispanic representation, and a smaller but present Black population. Very small numbers of Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students also attend. This composition reflects the broader demographics of Tullahoma itself, which is a predominantly white community with growing diversity.
Tullahoma is a car-dependent town with a traditional downtown square and a growing dining and cultural scene. The local economy is anchored by the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, a major Air Force and Department of Defense aerospace testing center, as well as the University of Tennessee Space Institute and Motlow State Community College. Whiskey distilleries, including George Dickel and Jack Daniel’s nearby, add to the economic mix. Housing values in the area are moderate relative to national benchmarks, and the rental market is accessible for many families, though specific affordability depends on individual circumstances. The city’s growth has been steady but slow, driven more by education, services, and tourism than by manufacturing in recent decades. There is a comprehensive plan in place, and the possibility of a Nashville-to-Atlanta passenger rail route that would include Tullahoma has been studied.
The district brief turned up no major recent changes to report, so the school’s operational context has been stable in the near term.
Jack Tarr Farrar Elementary offers a standard elementary program in a community that is economically diverse and closely tied to aerospace and higher education. The academic proficiency rates are below the county average, and a parent considering this school would want to understand what supports are in place for students who are not yet meeting benchmarks. The school’s full testing participation and its status as part of a stable city district are practical considerations. Families who value proximity to outdoor recreation, a small but active downtown, and a town with a distinct industrial and research identity may find Tullahoma a comfortable fit.
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