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East Side Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 286 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 27, 2011

VERY SPECIAL SCHOOL. I've had my children at this school since 1993, now my youngest is there. Mr. Wandell is one of the finest principals and his staff is always so caring and helpful. All the children are treated as their own and are so loved by the teachers. The academics and motivation of the teachers to teach the children make Eastside the wonderful school it is. I live out of zone and will continue to pay tuition to send my child here because I know she is happy,safe and her best interests are being served by this great school. Thanks, Carol Shingleton-Taylor
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2009

What can you say about a school that accepts a new child like Eastside did mine? One word, wonderful!!! Her teacher, clasmates, and principal all took her in like she had been there for years. We moved here from VA in July and my daughter knew no one the first day she walked in. Now she is really good friends with all of her classmates, her teacher adores her, and Mr. Wandell treats her like she is his own. My husband and I made the decision not to move into the county until after she is out of high school based on the love we have all recieved from this school. I just hope and pray that T.A. Dugger can match the experience next year. Thanks, Donella Beasley
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Posted May 29, 2005

East Side Elementary is a very special school. There are a wide variety of students and teachers who work together like a family. The teachers work for the best of the students and I have no doubts that my children are receiving the best education possible with the teachers they have had. Parent involvement is VERY high, which shows pride in the school system all together. I am very pleased and proud that my children attend East Side Elementary. Thanks!
—Submitted by Shannon Honeycutt, a parent


Posted March 25, 2004

This is an astounding school! The teachers do an awesome job motivating the children to learn! My child was new last year and welcomed by everyone. We came from a county school and were quite behind in our academics. The teacher did a remarkable job catching my child up to standards. The teachers show so much love toward the children. They truly care about the well-being of each child. I am so tickled that I transferred my children to this school. This is the best place to learn!
—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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
43%
Reading/Language Arts

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

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
78%

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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
42%
Reading/Language Arts

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
53%

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 54% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading/Language Arts

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

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
58%
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 Students60%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities10%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students40%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities10%

Science

All Students87%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities50%
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 Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students60%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students80%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged71%
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 Students51%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students46%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students59%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged53%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 68%
Black 2% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hispanic 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 78%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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800 Siam Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Phone: (423) 547-8010

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