Tennessee Schools Defy Economic Obstacles to Achievement
NASHVILLE – Twenty-seven Tennessee Title I schools scored in the top 10 percent of all schools in the state on academic tests in 2008 despite pervasive economic disadvantages among students. In addition to top scores on both the reading/language arts and math assessments, these Title I schools have met federal performance benchmarks for at least two years.
“This tremendous achievement shows that Title I schools with high percentages of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds can still meet high standards,” said Dr. Julie McCargar, Tennessee Executive Director of Federal Programs. “Congratulations to the district staff, school staff, and students at these schools.”
The Title I Academic Achievement Program recognizes the following schools:
School System | School(s) | School System | School(s) |
Alamo City | Alamo Elementary | Lawrence County | Lawrenceburg Public |
Cannon County | East Side Elementary | Loudon County | Eaton Elementary |
Carter County | Little Milligan | Marion County | Monteagle Elementary |
Chester County | Jacks Creek Elem. | Memphis City | John P. Freeman Optional School |
Cocke County | Centerview Elementary | Monroe County | Coker Creek Elementary |
Fentress County | Pine Haven Elementary | Overton County | Hilham Elementary |
Franklin County | Huntland School | Scott County | Burchfield Elementary |
Gibson SSD | Kenton School | Unicoi County | Love Chapel Elementary |
Greene County | Camp Creek Elementary | Washington County | Westview Elementary |
Grundy County | Pelham Elementary | Weakley County | Gleason School |
Johnson County | Doe Elementary |
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Title I schools are those that receive targeted federal funding due to high numbers or percentages of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. More than a third of Tennessee students are eligible for Title I services.
For more information, contact Rachel Woods at (615) 253-1960 or Rachel.Woods@state.tn.us.
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