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Walnut Grove Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 644 students

 
 
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Posted May 8, 2012

Walnut Grove thankfully never had to resort to "travelling" art and music as mentioned by a reviewer on this site. Also, it is not longer at 850 enrollment thanks to the opening of a new school a couple of years ago. I believe the enrollment is about 500, and it does not seem at all crowded. The administration, teachers, parents, students are all TOP NOTCH here. Kudos especially to the "specials" teachers in music, art, and PE. They are all fantastic and clearly love what they do. Of note: student voted to change "Rainbow Warriors" to "Walnut Grove Grizzlies."
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

It is the best - Teachers, Administration, Parental Support and most of all Students! Go WGE Rainbow Warriors!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 18, 2008

The only reason it gets an average rating is because of size. Due to the increase in students over 850 now. The art room and the music room will now be 'traveling' to individual classrooms. Imagine a school play where your child is one of 140 students. It's CROWDED. However the staff, children, location, security, and special programs are way above average. Maybe that's why its so crowded.... the secret got out.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2008

This is our first year at Walnut Grove, and we could not be happier. The transition for our third grader has been so smooth, largely in thanks to her wonderful teacher. The teachers, administration, and parents go above and beyond, which helps make this a phenominal elementary school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2007

As we start our 6th year at Walnut Grove, we can't say enough good things about the school or it's teachers for our children. Choices for private and public schools in the area are all great but we researched and chose to move to our current neighborhood because it's zoned for WGES. Excellent parent involvement, teachers, test scores, and great students, as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 21, 2006

The administrators and teachers at this school are professional, caring, and some of the best in the area. The PTA is very strong and well organized.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2006

My children love this school, and I love everyone in it. My youngest son had special needs and the patience, time, and devotion to him was unparalleled. I know that my kids are getting quality education and I am always in the loop on what is going on. I wish all schools were like this one. It's absolutely outstanding.
—Submitted by Marti Young, a parent


Posted August 28, 2004

I know of few schools with parents who are so willing to go above and beyond in giving of their time and resources to provide all of our children with the very best in elementary education.
—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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading/Language Arts

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

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
93%
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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading/Language Arts

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

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%
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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading/Language Arts

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

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%
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 Students94%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students89%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students99%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White99%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students83%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students89%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students94%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White98%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students81%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities17%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students89%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities42%

Science

All Students94%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities67%
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 97% 67%
Asian 1% 2%
Black 1% 24%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 6%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 5%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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326 Stable Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 472-4870

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