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Forks River Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 210 students

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Posted August 31, 2008

My 3 children attend Forks River, all of the teachers are there because they care, they have gone to another elem. where they were just kids attending school, Forks River gets them involved makes them feel important. I have one child that has a learning disability and Forks River stepped up to the plate in giving my child the extra time and the help that is needed. I would like to Thank the staff for all that they do every day for our children.
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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.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
42%
Reading/Language Arts

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

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
59%

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.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
30%
Reading/Language Arts

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

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
35%
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.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
52%
Reading/Language Arts

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

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
88%
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.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading/Language Arts

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

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
91%

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 45% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
18%
Reading/Language Arts

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

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
12%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
47%
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.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
35%
Reading/Language Arts

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

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
67%

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

All Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students43%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students76%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged60%
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 Students42%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students26%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students53%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged27%
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 Students82%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students71%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students68%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
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 Students53%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students53%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students59%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
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 Students70%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students60%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students85%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged80%
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
White15%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students39%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students78%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged72%
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 94% 68%
Black 5% 25%
Hispanic 1% 5%
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 47%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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611 Cookeville Hw
Elmwood, TN 38560
Phone: (615) 897-2676

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