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Unaka Elementary School

Public | K-8 | 299 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 27, 2010

I find the school very much involved with the student and the learning process. Very much willing to go the extra mile for the student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2006

I know this year has just begun but I am so impressed! My Daughter has just started kindergarten and we both are very happy. Her teacher has really kept me informed about how she is doing and really seems to love the children. I had a choice between two schools to send her and I am so glad (so far) I chose Unaka. My daughter loves learning at this school and is always excited to go. The only downfall that I can see is they do not have music class. I feel this is so very important. I learned all the basic fundamentals about music when I was in elementary school. I also remember looking forward to the days we had music class. I hope this will change so my daughter will have the chance to experience the joy of learning about music. Thank You Unaka!
—Submitted by Ginny Shackelford, a parent


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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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
31%
Reading/Language Arts

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

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
69%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
21%
Reading/Language Arts

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

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
37%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
30%
Reading/Language Arts

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
52%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
3%

2010

 
 
14%
Reading/Language Arts

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

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
30%
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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
2%
Reading/Language Arts

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

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
22%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
44%

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 37% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
8%
Reading/Language Arts

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

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
23%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
51%
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 Students63%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students42%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students92%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged94%
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 Students15%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White12%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students33%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students63%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged61%
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 Students53%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities55%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students39%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities18%

Science

All Students42%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities36%
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 Students52%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students61%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students49%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged44%
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 Students47%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students47%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students78%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged83%
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 Students41%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students41%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students81%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
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%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hispanic 1% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black 0% 25%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 81%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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120 Unaka Dr
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Phone: (423) 474-4110

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