Greeneville City Schools Continue to Outpace State and National Averages in Post-Pandemic Academic Recovery
According to the latest Education Recovery Scorecard and the recently released Nation’s Report Card (NAEP), Greeneville City Schools continues to demonstrate exceptional academic growth. These reports highlight Tennessee’s progress in recovering from pandemic-related learning loss, with Greeneville emerging as a top-performing district, consistently exceeding state and national benchmarks.
The Education Recovery Scorecard, a collaboration between Harvard University, Stanford University, and Dartmouth College, found that while the average U.S. student remains nearly half a grade level behind in math and reading since the pandemic, Greeneville has not only recovered but surpassed pre-pandemic achievement levels in both Math and Reading Performance.
Key Academic Gains:
Math Performance (Grades 3-8)
· Greeneville students have outperformed the state average in overall achievement and academic growth since 2019.
· Compared to 2019, Greeneville has gained 0.27 more grade level equivalents than the Tennessee average, widening the performance gap for Greeneville.
· From 2022 to 2024 math scores increased by 0.59-grade level equivalents, compared to the state’s 0.36
Reading Performance (Grades 3-8)
· Greeneville students consistently outperformed the state average yearly, showing more substantial overall achievement.
· Since 2019, Greeneville has gained 0.43 more grade equivalents than the state, demonstrating a sustained trajectory of academic growth.
Absenteeism Trends (Grades 3-8)
· Both the State and Greeneville saw little change in absenteeism over the past few years. Greeneville remains at about half the rate of the state’s chronic absenteeism.
· This commitment to student engagement and attendance has been key to the district’s continued success.
“We have remained committed to ensuring our students not only recover from the pandemic’s impact but continue to grow beyond expectations,” said Richard Tipton, Assistant Director of Schools for Curriculum and Instruction. “Starting from an already strong position, our students have outpaced the state in both reading and math growth, proving that our focused instructional strategies and student support systems are making a real difference.”
Steve Starnes, Director of Schools, stated, "At Greeneville City Schools, we are incredibly proud of the hard work and resilience our students, teachers, and staff have shown over the past few years. These gains are a direct result of their dedication and our district’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence. We understand the challenges of the pandemic and continue to prioritize recovery and growth. These results reflect not only recovery but the future potential we are building for every student. Together, we are proving that success is inevitable when we all work toward the same goal."