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Winstead Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 488 students

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Posted October 3, 2009

Great teachers, administration, and subs. Great kids. There is always smiling kids wherever you go. I also love their after school PAAW program. They are also very attentitive to the different learning needs of the children. I always feel at home in the hallways.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

My child has been at Winstead since Kindergarten. I do believe it is a good school and overall pleased with it. One area it is lacking is diversity - not just racial diverity but diversity of how they define families. One parent, two parents, grandparents???? etc. I have several situations where the closed mindness of employees (events, assignments etc) have impacted my child. Like anywhere it can be clique-ish. You, as a parent, really have to make an effort to get involved. Sign up to be room parent, etc. There is more 'quiet bullying' that goes on than I think the schools realizes. All this said.... I myself am in the education field (higher education) and I do think my child is getting an excellent education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2009

Outstanding! I have two children at Winstead and we are in our 5th year there. We moved within our neighborhood to stay at Winstead, it is very much a family oriented school. Parent invovement is outstanding, teachers are impeccable and always exceed expectations. The principal, Mrs. Kinder is fabulous! She sets an wonderful example that trickles all the way down through the school! Winstead has made a name for itself among WCS and risen way above very quickly!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2008

My daughter has been at Winstead since Kindergarten and is now in 4th grade. We absolutely love Winstead. The teachers are excellent and propel the kids to scholastic excellence. The staff, principal and aids are also wonderful. Parent involvement, I will agree, is outstanding. Though it's a public school, Winstead has been nicknamed 'Franklin's Private School' because of the high standards and wonderful atmosphere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2008

This school need more training in handling children with special needs, autism, in general.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2007

An elementary school reminiscent of those 40 to 50 years ago....safe, clean, friendly, with a laser focus on the meat of education, where teachers are in charge, and administrators understand that their role is one of service to the teachers. Everyone is polite, courteous, and very responsive to parents. The most organized elementary school I have ever seen...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2007

Love the school, atmosphere and staff. Parent involvement is outstanding!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2006

Outstanding school. Great parent involvement and a wonderful learning environment for the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

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.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%
Reading/Language Arts

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

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
62%
Reading/Language Arts

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

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

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 54% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
52%
Reading/Language Arts

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

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%
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 Students83%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities72%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students84%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities67%

Science

All Students95%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities94%
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 Students76%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities36%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students83%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities50%

Science

All Students93%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities71%
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 Students85%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities36%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students94%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities82%

Science

All Students98%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities91%
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%
Black 3% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 3%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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4080 Columbia Pk
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 472-4910

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