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Gadsden Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 160 students

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Posted November 8, 2006

Gadsden Elementary is like a private school but without the fees. I have never been in a school where every teacher and staff member was concerned about each student. There are no 'clicks' or groups, they are one. The children are taught respect, manners, and not to mention have high test scores. I could not imagine if my child went to another school. She is an A Honor Roll student and always seems to have all the information that she needs when it comes to test time. Couldn't ask for a better place for our children. I have been the President of the PTO for going on two years and we have great parent involement not to mention when the school has special programs, you wouldn't belive the turnout. At Gadsden Elementary it is like one big happy family. Keep up the good work!!
—Submitted by Andrea Gideon, a parent


Posted June 27, 2005

Gadsden Elementary is the best school in our area. My daughter has thrived there in the past 3 years and has two more to go before junior high. She is an A/B student, mostly A's. Ms Bitsy Woodsen is the best principal I have ever known.I have been a part of the PTO for the past two years and we work as a group and believe that it takes a village to raise a child. That is what Gadsden Elementary is: A Village. They teach our children core cirriculum,but they also teach them respect. Some people say it's not the school's responsibility to train our children,I say it's somebody's;and they are stepping up !!
—Submitted by cheryl cummings, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
24%
Reading/Language Arts

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

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
48%
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.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
18%
Reading/Language Arts

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

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
21%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
17%
Reading/Language Arts

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

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
46%
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 Students48%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students48%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students67%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
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

Math

All Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students61%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students64%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged43%
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 Students39%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students48%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students30%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged18%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 68%
Black 14% 25%
Hispanic 3% 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 59%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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18989 Hwy 79
Gadsden, TN 38337
Phone: (731) 663-2453

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