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Five-year review finds one charter struggling and another on track; district staff outline corrective steps
Summary
District staff told the board that Chattanooga Charter School for Excellence Elementary (CCSE) is 'severely off track' on multiple academic indicators and not on track for renewal, while Montessori Elementary at Highland Park (MEHP) is on track with strong financial and governance metrics but an enrollment variance to monitor.
Hamilton County Schools staff presented the district’s five-year interim charter review, saying it is required under Tennessee law and is designed to evaluate academic, financial and organizational indicators. The presentation covered two schools: Chattanooga Charter School for Excellence (CCSE) Elementary and Montessori Elementary at Highland Park (MEHP).
The review rated CCSE Elementary as "severely off track" academically, with declines in growth and achievement, consecutive low state ratings, TCAP proficiency low (noted increases from about 6.6% to around 11% but still…
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