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Tennessee’s education system ranks in the middle of the pack compared to other states, according to a new report.
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The State of Education in Tennessee
When it comes to education, every state has room for improvement. However, some states are doing better than others. Unfortunately, Tennessee is not one of those states. In fact, Tennessee ranks near the bottom in several education metrics. Let’s take a closer look at the state of education in Tennessee.
Literacy rates in Tennessee
In 2015, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reported that Tennessee ranked 37th in the nation in 4th grade reading scores and 39th in 8th grade reading scores. In terms of the percentage of students scoring at or above proficiency, 44% of 4th graders and 38% of 8th graders met this standard.
The 2017 Kids Count Data Book, published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, ranked Tennessee 36th in the nation for the overall well-being of its children. In terms of specific indicators, the state ranked:
– 38th in percent of low-birthweight babies
– 41st in childhood poverty rate
– 39th in number of children in single-parent families
– 36th in teen birth rate
– 33rd in high school graduation rate
High school graduation rates in Tennessee
Tennessee is ranked as the 36th best state in the country for education, according to a new report from WalletHub.
The study, which was released on Tuesday, looked at a variety of factors to determine how each state measures up when it comes to education. The data used in the study came from a variety of sources, including the National Center for Education Statistics, the U.S. Department of Education and the states themselves.
WalletHub looked at a total of 26 different metrics in order to come up with its ranking, andTennessee scores particularly well in some measures and not so well in others. For example, Tennessee ranks 5th in the country for its high school graduation rate, but it ranks 44th for the quality of its public schools.
Here’s a closer look at how Tennessee compares to other states in some key measures:
-High school graduation rate: 5th
-Quality of public schools: 44th
-Math test scores: 45th
-Reading test scores: 40th
-Student-teacher ratio: 46th
Post-secondary education in Tennessee
Tennessee is home to many different post-secondary education institutions, ranging from public four-year universities to private two-year colleges. In terms of public four-year institutions, the state is home to the University of Tennessee system, which includes campuses in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Martin, and Nashville; Tennessee State University; and the Tennessee Board of Regents system, which includes Austin Peay State University, East Tennessee State University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University, and Vanderbilt University. In addition to these public colleges and universities, there are also over thirty private four-year institutions in the state, such as Belmont University, Rhodes College, and Sewanee: The University of the South.
In terms of two-year colleges, the state is home to the Tennessee Community College System, which includes twenty-six community colleges across the state. Additionally, there are several private two-year colleges in Tennessee, such as Nashville State Community College and Motlow State Community College.
Overall, Tennessee ranks in the middle of the pack when it comes to post-secondary education. In a recent ranking of states by WalletHub, Tennessee ranked 36th in the nation for post-secondary education. However, when broken down by specific metrics related to post-secondary education (such as quality of education and career opportunities), Tennessee fared much better – ranking 11th in quality of education and 4th in career opportunities.
How does Tennessee compare to other states?
In 2019, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across two key dimensions, “Quality of Education” and “Safety & Security.”
National rankings
States are ranked by a number of different organizations and publications, each of which has their own methodologies. In general, states are compared based on educational outcomes, funding, policies, and other measures.
The following are national rankings for Tennessee in various education categories.
– According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Tennessee ranks 36th in the nation in terms of high school graduation rates.
– In terms of funding per student, Tennessee ranks 39th in the nation, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
– The Annie E. Casey Foundation ranks Tennessee 37th in the nation for overall child well-being. This ranking is based on a number of factors including educational outcomes, poverty rates, and health indicators.
– According to Education Week’s Quality Counts report, Tennessee ranks 26th in the nation in terms of overall education quality. This ranking is based on a number of factors including test scores, academic achievement gaps, and preschool enrollment rates.
Southern states
In the South, Tennessee falls somewhere in the middle of the pack when it comes to education.
According to U.S. News & World Report, Tennessee ranks as the 28th best state in the nation for education. The Volunteer State received an education score of 5.9 out of 10, which is just below the national average of 6.
Tennessee’s neighbor to the south, Mississippi, is ranked as the worst state in the nation for education. Louisiana isn’t much better, coming in at 49th. Kentucky also ranks below Tennessee at 33rd.
Georgia is considered the best southern state for education, ranking 11th in the nation overall.
The future of education in Tennessee
Tennessee’s education system is in a state of flux. The state is currently ranked near the bottom in terms of education, but there are many initiatives underway to try and improve the situation. It remains to be seen whether these initiatives will be successful, but there is reason to be optimistic.
Recent initiatives
In recent years, the state of Tennessee has placed a greater emphasis on education, with a focus on improving outcomes for all students. In order to achieve this goal, the state has implemented a number of initiatives, including the development of new standards and assessments, the introduction of new curricula and instructional materials, and the implementation of new teacher evaluation systems.
One of the most significant initiatives undertaken by the state has been the adoption of new academic standards, known as the Tennessee Diploma Pathways. These standards are designed to ensure that all students have access to a rigorous and relevant education that prepares them for success in college and careers. The Pathways provide a clear and concise framework for what students need to know and be able to do in order to graduate from high school.
In addition to these changes at the secondary level, the Tennessee Department of Education has also implemented a number of initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for students in elementary and middle school. These include the development of new early learning standards, which are designed to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education from an early age. Other initiatives include the introduction of new reading materials into elementary classrooms and the implementation of a new system for monitoring and intervening in schools where student performance is struggling.
These are just some of the many initiatives that have been undertaken by the state in recent years in an effort to improve education outcomes for all students. As these efforts continue, it is hoped that Tennessee will become a leader in educational excellence.
Funding
Education in Tennessee is primarily the responsibility of the state government. The constitution of Tennessee provides for a system of free public schools, and the state is required to maintain and support that system. However, the state has not consistently been able to meet that obligation. In recent years, Tennessee has ranked near the bottom of most measures of per-pupil spending, and it has lagged behind in terms of teacher salaries. As a result, many Tennesseans have expressed concern about the quality of the state’s public schools.
In response to these concerns, the state government has made a number of changes to the education system in recent years. Most notably, it has implemented a new funding formula that is designed to provide more money to schools with high concentrations of poverty. The state has also created a new system for evaluating teachers, and it has adopted new standards for what students should know and be able to do when they graduate from high school. These changes have generated a great deal of debate, and it remains to be seen how effective they will be in improving the quality of education in Tennessee.
