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Black Fox Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 465 students

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Posted August 4, 2011

My family LOVES Black Fox. When my oldest graduated from 5th grade last spring, he was so upset that he wouldn't be able to come back to Black Fox. The teachers are wonderful and very caring. The principal is amazing. She really makes it feel like a family. She knows every student's name and which parent they go with. Kudos! My youngest will bein second grade and I look forward to more wonderful experiences at Black Fox.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2011

I have three grown children who attended Black Fox, and now my grandchildren will start in the fall. My children have excelled in academics through college and in their careers thanks to their excellent education base at Black Fox Elementary School. I look forward to my grandkids achieving even greater heights!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2009

we moved from the UK to TN. to Black fox school.. Every School should be like this school. Its a wonderful school, the teachers are happy, the kids are happy, happy kids are keen kids. I recommend the school to everyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2009

Black Fox is the very best school in the whole wide world. I sent my daughter to a Christian School until Black Fox. This school is as close to a Christian School as the one she attended to prior. I appreciate the love the teachers have for the students. Keep it up. You are blessing lives of many.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2008

I love Blaxk Fox School. The teachers there really care about the childern and the academic standards are top notch. If this is not a magnet school I do not know what ones is....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2008

I have two children at Black Fox one in Pre- K and one in third grade! They both are very excited to go to school every day! Black Fox is the Best! Mrs. Fisher works hard to get our school the best of the best! The teachers are great, they work hard at teaching on each individual learning level. They are all about the children and how smart they can make them!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2007

We have had 3 boys already attend Black Fox school and hated for them to have to leave when their time came.we have one that started this year.We don't have to worry at all about the way he will be treated or if he will be taught everything he needs to be. We know that anything from the academics to sports,arts,and any other activities our son will receive the very best that is possible.When it comes to activities involving parents we have always been treated with respect and encouraged to participate.Thankyou Black Fox from the principal to the school officer,again thank you.
—Submitted by Alan Cordell, a parent


Posted September 8, 2007

Black fox is by far the best school in the county! My son went to a private school for 4 years(which we also loved) then transferred to black fox (because he has family and friends that he wanted to go to school with) and what a shock! We love it! Mrs. Fisher talked with us and answered all of our questions and addressed our concerns about moving him to a public school from a private school. It is hard to believe that my son can get the same level of education from a public school for free! Black Fox has changed our view on public schools. Thanks to Mrs. Fisher and all of the teachers!
—Submitted by parent, a parent


Posted March 30, 2006

Kim Fisher is the best principle in the world.All 3 of my boys did not want to graduate from 5th grade and leave Black Fox. It is a warm, loving and atmosphere that promotes growth no matter what the child needs.All the teachers are wonderful and love the kids. I woundn't send my kids anywhere else.
—Submitted by Tina Fox, a parent


Posted December 6, 2005

There are not enough great words to say about Black Fox! My daughter is in the 4th grade at Black Fox this year and we could not be more pleased with he the level of education and support and attention she receives on a daily basis. From every support person at Black Fox up to the teachers and principal there is no comparison to any other school around. We are very happy to be a part of such a high class and highly educational school.
—Submitted by Amanda Elliott, a parent


Posted May 13, 2005

This is a great school. The principal (Kim Fisher) always has her door open for parents or children. The teachers are great! The kids get encouragement and love from principal, teachers and staff. My children always feel comfortable and special. Parents are encouraged to participate in any way they can but no pressure to do so in case they are unable. There are so many extra events/programs for the children to learn and participate in if they can and want to and most of the time these extras are provided because the teachers volunteer. You can't go wrong if your children are at Black Fox. Come some day for a grand tour (which the principal will give if she can). Your children can't get a better education and learn more about life than at Black Fox Elementary. I highly recommend this exceptional school.
—Submitted by Kim Roebuck, a parent


Posted January 3, 2005

My daughter attended Black Fox from K-5 and I could not have hoped for a more wonderful experience. The teachers at Black Fox treated her as if she were their very own. Mrs. Fisher strives tirelessly to provide as many opportunities to the students as possible. the faculty work hard to improve their school in any way. In my opinion, it's hard to improve perfection! Parents are always welcome at the wonderful school which I happen to believe to be the best school in the state!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2003

I could not be happier with this school. Kim Fisher (principal) is always there for any questions or comments. Her door is always open! The Teachers are out of this world! My kids love this school, they are always happy to be going to school, which says more than I ever could about Blackfox Elementary.
—Submitted by Jenni, a parent


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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
47%
Reading/Language Arts

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

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
67%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
23%
Reading/Language Arts

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

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
33%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
30%
Reading/Language Arts

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
44%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

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 Students56%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities29%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students49%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities24%

Science

All Students61%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities41%
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 Students38%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students46%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students51%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged43%
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 Students48%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students56%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students62%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged54%
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 Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

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

English 2

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/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 90% 68%
Hispanic 6% 5%
Black 3% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 56%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3119 South West Varnell Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone: (423) 478-8800

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