Athens City Schools
Did You Know???
Athens City Schools has been named an Exemplary School District for State
of Tennessee for the second consecutive year in a row. This recognition is
for outstanding student success in achievement and growth. Athens City
exceeds state average in grades 3-8 on track/mastered percentages in
English/Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies. The information below
highlights the Academic Growth for students in 2018-2019.
One of only seven districts repeating as Exemplary in the state.
Level 5 Composite (highest attainable).
Exceeds state average in grades 3-8 on track/mastered percentage in
English/Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies.
Rank #1 in grades 3-8 English/Language Arts, Math, and Social
Studies “All Students” on track/mastered percentage among 16
districts in Southeast Tennessee.
Rank 20th in grades 3-8 English/Language Arts “All Students” on
track/mastered percentage among all districts in Tennessee.
Rank 28th in grades 3-8 Math “All Students” on track/mastered
percentage among all districts in Tennessee.
Athens City Middle School was designated as a Reward School.
A reward status is the top distinction a school can earn in
Tennessee. Reward Schools are those that are improving
overall student academic achievement and student growth for
all students and for student groups (300 of 1763 schools).
At Athens City Schools, we are proud of these accomplishments and
strive to continue for Excellence every day in the classroom for all our
students. These accomplishments would not be possible without the
dedication of our teachers, staff, students, parents, and community.
Every day students are provided a whole child approach of education
that includes the skills for academic, social, emotional, and physical needs.
Each school has active family engagement committees, PTO’s,
adopt-a-school partners, and community organizations that partner
together with our schools to meet the needs for students. Partnering
together with the school helps us make a larger impact on the students’
education. Athens City is so appreciative of the volunteers that help out in
our schools throughout the school year.
Athens City Schools invite you to schedule an appointment to take a
tour in one of our schools to see the great things happening in the
classroom. Excellence Is…Athens City Schools.
Julie Lofland, Athens City Schools Family Engagement Coordinator
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