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J. Brown Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 413 students

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4 stars

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3 reviews of this school


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Posted March 18, 2010

I have seen the progress of this school over the last 8 years and it has been amazing! Great learning environment! Administrators, teachers and support staff working to do their best and students eager to learn!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2010

A great school with hard working teachers and staff! They really care about the students.


Posted August 23, 2008

our family has been a part of this school for 6 years and have found it to be a wonderful learning environment based upon the high quality of the teaching and support staff.
—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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
31%
Reading/Language Arts

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

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
18%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
41%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
12%
Reading/Language Arts

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

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
28%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
22%
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 Students42%
African American31%
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students35%
African American26%
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students51%
African American33%
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged49%
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 Students22%
African American20%
Hispanic0%
White32%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities18%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students28%
African American20%
Hispanic15%
White40%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities27%

Science

All Students30%
African American20%
Hispanic23%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities18%
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 46% 68%
Black 45% 25%
Hispanic 8% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 86%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
Clubs
  • Yearbook

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Dr. Tina Weatherford
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Is there an application process?
  • No
Fax number
  • (931) 380-4670

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Gifted / high performing
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Remediation
School facilities
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Performing arts
  • Creative writing

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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301 Cord Dr
Columbia, TN 38401
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Phone: (931) 388-3601

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