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Westwood Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 489 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 12, 2010

I am amazed at the last 5 years and how well the teachers, staff etc. really engaged the children. We miss it dearly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2009

The students are very respectful of the staff and each other!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2009

Westwood has truly been a blessing to me and my family. We may have to move soon and the hardest part of the move will be finding another Westwood! Thanks Westwood!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2009

I am a parent of 2 kids at this school and have bought a home to be zoned for it too. I love everything about it! The teachers, principal the school environment-Everything! Thanks Westwood
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 20, 2006

Our daughter has attended Westwood Elementary School since kindergarten,she is now in second grade.I can tell you as a very actively involved parent that Westwood is by far one of the best schools in the USA.All of the staff, from principal to custodians,sincerely LOVE children and want them to succeed in life.Living in a small town like Fairview gives you an opportunity to get to know the staff outside of the school enviroment.In school or out the staff at Westwood put children on the top of their priority lists!Our school makes learning fun and easy.My daughter loves school so much that she cries if she has to stay home.Just the other day we had to take her to the doctor and she was worried about not going to school.For me that says it ALL!When a child cries to go to school something is definitely being done right! WE love you WES!
—Submitted by Jennifer Jones, 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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
63%
Reading/Language Arts

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

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
77%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading/Language Arts

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

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
66%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
28%
Reading/Language Arts

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

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
63%
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 Students72%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students58%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students82%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged79%
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 Students49%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students66%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students80%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged70%
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 Students49%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities20%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students76%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities40%

Science

All Students81%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities30%
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 92% 68%
Hispanic 5% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Black 1% 25%
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 31%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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7200 Tiger Tr
Fairview, TN 37062
Phone: (615) 472-4890

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