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Arlington Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 545 students

 

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Posted September 2, 2009

I can't believe this school is rated low. We loved the teachers and the principal. I was very impressed with the curriculum and you could see the teachers wanted to be there and work with these children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2008

i love arlington it is the best school ever!!!!
—Submitted by a student


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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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading/Language Arts

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

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
30%
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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
29%
Reading/Language Arts

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

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
14%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

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

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
n/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.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students46%
African American45%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities33%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students31%
African American29%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities28%

Science

All Students38%
African American34%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities39%
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 Students26%
African American25%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students24%
African American22%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students25%
African American23%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
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 Students33%
African American31%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities33%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students23%
African American18%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities17%

Science

All Students19%
African American16%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities28%
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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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
Black 80% 24%
White 13% 67%
Hispanic 5% 6%
Two or more races 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 98%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • James Bailey
Fax number
  • (731) 265-9803

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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701 Arlington Av
Jackson, TN 38301
Phone: (731) 265-9784

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