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South Central Elementary School

Public | K-8 | 276 students

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5 stars

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Posted July 9, 2012

My children have attended this school for 3 yrs now and I LOVE Mr. Verbal and ALL of the staff. They very much care for the education and well being of the children. The private school my kids used to be in did not even come close to the attentiveness that South Central offers. Great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2011

Great school all around and im very proud to have my child as a student at South Central. Thank you teachers and staff!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2011

BEST SCHOOL BEST PRINCIPAL AND THE BEST TEACHERS IN WASHINGTON CO.THANKS TO ALL OF YOU.AND WE HAVE GOT A SUPER PRINCIPAL.GO WILDCATS
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

My daughter is a 3rd generation teacher at South Central School. Her Grandfather taught there and I, her mother, taught there. It is a very good rural school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2005

I graduated from South Central 2 years ago. I am now a Sophomore at David Crockett High. (Go pioneers!!) South Central was the best to me! I loved it! Espically Mrs Broyles! She was the best 8th grade teacher there. So where you Mrs. Wright! My 8th grade year there was one of the best years I had for a long time. I wouldn't ever change anything about it. Even thought we had a few problems with our principals. They got it all worked out in the long run. I give a shout out to Mr. Chanley! Your the greatest! I miss each an every single one of you teachers at South Central!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted April 23, 2004

This seems to be the best school a parent could ask for I went there and so did my brother and my cousins well two of them are still attending the school. I just wanted to let you know that this school if wonderful. It would be even better if you could get Mr. Ayers to become the principle again. Well thank you for your time....
—Submitted by Barbara Shelton, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
28%
Reading/Language Arts

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

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
53%
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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
13%
Reading/Language Arts

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

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
38%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading/Language Arts

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

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
59%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
15%
Reading/Language Arts

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

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
42%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
17%
Reading/Language Arts

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
39%
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.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
40%
Reading/Language Arts

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

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
43%
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 Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students47%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/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.

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 Students50%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students62%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students62%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/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.

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 Students40%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students52%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students51%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilitiesn/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.

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 Students24%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students48%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students45%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilitiesn/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.

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 Students77%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students64%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students69%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilitiesn/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.

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 Students81%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students62%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/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.

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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
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 Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 68%
Hispanic 2% 5%
Black 1% 25%
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 61%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2955 Hwy 107
Chuckey, TN 37641
Phone: (423) 753-1135

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