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East Lake Academy of Fine Arts

Public | 6-8 | 448 students

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Posted February 7, 2009

Students please check your spelling when submitting a review, when you send a review and do not spell it correctly it makes your school look bad..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2009

This is an awesome school. The teachers teach and the students learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2008

My friend and I looooooooovvvvvvveeeeeeeesssssss this school they have all types of muticultural divercity. This year 2008 8th graders can leave there with two high school credits if you take advanced algebra 1 and science so cool. There are lots of arts, clubs, and sports to do!!! So screw writter one!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 1, 2008

The whole time I went to this school I learned nothing. They taught material I already knew. Only limited teachers were friendly an some were not respectful of students opinion.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 7, 2008

i love this school and the principle is woderful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2008

this school is great because it is clean ans students need that so they can concentrait on learning and they can't do that in a dirty enviroment.I know this because i attended this school for three years and i learned as much as i could thanks to my fellow teachers and staff for being there making sure our school was clean and the teachers had everything thry needed to teach us what we needed to know form begining to end.my name is lacandrice monique pittman and now i attend bhs and thanks to eastlake academy i had came to this school with two credits and now i and pass because i have six credits.


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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 43% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
13%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
15%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
9%
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 45% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
12%
Reading/Language Arts

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

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
10%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
10%
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 37% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
6%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
15%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
12%
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 Students22%
African American18%
Hispanic37%
White29%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities44%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students26%
African American21%
Hispanic32%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities37%

Science

All Students22%
African American16%
Hispanic26%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities26%
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 Students33%
African American33%
Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities17%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students18%
African American16%
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities26%

Science

All Students22%
African American20%
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged23%
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 Students10%
African American11%
Hispanic8%
White0%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilities25%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students16%
African American14%
Hispanic0%
White38%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities44%

Science

All Students28%
African American28%
Hispanic0%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities38%
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

English 2

The state average for English 2 was 50% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined 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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 100% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined 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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 96% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
59%
English I

The state average for English I was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined 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

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined 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

Algebra I

All Students100%
African American100%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%

English I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined 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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 71% 25%
White 20% 68%
Hispanic 10% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 96%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2700 East 34th St
Chattanooga, TN 37407
Phone: (423) 493-0334

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