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Atoka Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 905 students

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Posted May 8, 2012

This review is mainly being written from a customer service perspective. Just wanted to say the front office is absolutely amazing! Let me say that this was my very first year interacting with my daughters school (my daughter is a kindergartner), and the staff exceeded my expectations in getting me acclimated to the new environment, rules, and expectations. Specifically, Ms. Deborah, the kindergarten registrar is beyond professional, organized, personable, and just all around a great person to work with. After reading so many reviews of other parents experiences with their childs school...I quickly learned that Atoka Elementary sets the bar. I would give the entire staff 10 stars if I could...I'm beyond impressed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2011

I was very Lucky that my child went to this school for the first there years it has been open. The principal, Mrs. Fisher and her assistant principals run the school with pride and love for all the children. I was very lucky to have great teachers that really care about how your child is doing and will take the time to help your child with goals and let you know what they need to work on. I am sad to have to move and let go of such a great school and great teachers.
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Posted July 21, 2010

Both of my children attended ATES for one year and I loved it. My husband and I both were sad to see my sons leave. Mrs Fisher the principle is very kind and she listens but also gets down to business. Any issue that I have had she has resolved and always followed up later. The teachers are GREAT. I loved my sons KG teacher Mrs Scoggins who loves her job and is compassionate about the kids. I hated leaving this school but I had to move. I am sure that I will never find a school with so much caring and attention again.
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Posted July 20, 2010

Atoka Elementary is an excellent school!!! My son attended ATES while in 4th and 5th grade. I was in awe of the competence of the administration and teachers at this school. I always knew that my son was very much cared for by everyone there. Not only that, he received a top-notch education that has more than prepared him to enter middle school. Mrs. Fisher, the principal, is by far, the best administrator one could ask for. Dr. Byrd and Mr. Dawson, the assisant principals, are also excellent. They all truly care about all students and want them to succeed. I have to say I am truly saddened to see my son leaving Atoka Elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2010

Atoka Elementary is one of the greatest schools I know of! The principal, Mrs. Fisher and her assistant principals run the school so better than imaginable! The kids love the principals but know they don't want to be called to their office- a perfect combination- respect and firmness! Each time I have been to the school I have been in the school (which is quite often) I am greated by smiling administration and so are all the other parents are as well that I have seen. The school has wonderful teachers, I don't know of one teacher that I've heard anything bad about! The kids learn what they need to and more. For both years, both of my children have been 'challenged' more by the teacher because they have mastered their grades requirements. ATES is a fun and safe place for my kids to go and learn a lot!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 54% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 57% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students72%
African American56%
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities20%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students64%
African American52%
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities20%

Science

All Students85%
African American68%
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students63%
African American47%
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities35%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students70%
African American42%
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities41%

Science

All Students76%
African American47%
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students57%
African American39%
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities35%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students75%
African American57%
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities35%

Science

All Students72%
African American45%
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 82% 68%
Black 15% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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870 Rosemark Rd
Atoka, TN 38004
Phone: (901) 837-5650

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