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5.9 avg / 10

Sweetwater School District

School District · Sweetwater, Tennessee

Students: 1,500
Teachers (FTE): 92
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,593

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.3:1

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#100 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$9,593

$1,818 vs Tennessee median

District size

1,500 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

About Sweetwater

Sweetwater is a Sweetwater, Tennessee school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,500 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $9,593 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Sweetwater demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sweetwater Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Sweetwater students show an average math proficiency of 33.5% and ELA proficiency of 29.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Sweetwater, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 33.5%
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ELA Proficiency 29.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sweetwater with test data.

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Sweetwater
Total Enrollment
1,500
Teachers (FTE)
92
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sweetwater?

Sweetwater has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sweetwater?

The average composite rating for Sweetwater is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sweetwater?

Sweetwater spends $9,593 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sweetwater?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sweetwater is 16.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sweetwater?

Sweetwater Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sweetwater with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Sweetwater?

Across schools in Sweetwater with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sweetwater compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Sweetwater has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
33.5%
ELA Proficiency
29.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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