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South Fentress Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 651 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 14, 2011

Hey you people who are giving this school such a bad rating because of no child left behind and the TCAP testing.....that's not the teacher's fault. Maybe you should look a little more in depth and see its the state and federal governments fault. They are the ones who require teachers to do this! I am studing to be a teacher and was taught by most of the teachers at SFES when I was in school. They are great people not only inside but out of the classroom, and if you knew how hard it is for teachers maybe you'd understand a little better. The majority would love to not have to teach to the test but are require because their job depeneds on it. So cut them a little slack.


Posted November 19, 2010

The principal is lacking people skills & experience. The school is unsafe with unreported violence to the community. The teachers are not experienced & the children are being taught the TCAP test all year to keep from scores be low. They spend weeks before going over the test. This gives inaccurate test results.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

I moved here from Orlando, FLorida and I think this is a great school compared to down in FLorida
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2009

this school is horrible, the no child left behind is insane. the teachers just dont understand how to teach, so the kids dont get passing grades and they still pass them anyway because of the no child left behind rule.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2008

I think it is wonderful as a whole. My son loves it. I do feel the atmosphere from the teachers, outside the classroom, could be a little warmer. And by that, I mean all parents should be greeted warmly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2006

I think this is a really good school. Although, the teachers could communicate more about the large amount of homework given, most time learning should be spent in the classroom. Would like problems addressed more, I sent several notes to my daughters teacher and they where pretty much not taken seriously.
—Submitted by 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 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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading/Language Arts

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
72%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
10%
Reading/Language Arts

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
55%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
7%
Reading/Language Arts

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

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
38%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
23%
Reading/Language Arts

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
64%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
2%
Reading/Language Arts

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
41%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
3%

2010

 
 
10%
Reading/Language Arts

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
51%
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 Students49%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students34%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged49%
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 Students21%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students30%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged55%
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
White43%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students76%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students63%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged59%
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 Students40%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities0%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students56%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities17%

Science

All Students62%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities25%
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 Students24%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students42%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students59%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged52%
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 Students40%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students36%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students58%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged52%
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 100% 68%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black 0% 25%
Hispanic 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 67%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5018 Wilder Rd
Grimsley, TN 38565
Phone: (931) 863-3131

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