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Central Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 280 students

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Posted May 12, 2009

I have three children enrolled at Central, in 3rd, 5th and 6th grades. All of the teachers are top notch and the principal is wonderful. Family involvement is encouraged and I am very pleased with this school. My children were previously enrolled in a very expensive private school, and I am much happier with Central.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2008

central elementntryis a great school.i enrolled my grandaughter in the 5th grade this year.she is doing wonderful much better than she didather old private school.and they just installed a new floor it is wonderful
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2008

You can't ask for nicer, more hard working teachers. There is a real sense of community history here. There have been a lot of improvements made in the last few years. Great athletic program, too!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
15%
Reading/Language Arts

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

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
23%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
54%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
17%
Reading/Language Arts

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

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
50%
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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
25%
Reading/Language Arts

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

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
62%

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

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
22%
Reading/Language Arts

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

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
59%
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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
4%
Reading/Language Arts

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

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

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

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
18%
Reading/Language Arts

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

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
47%
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 Students41%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students19%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White15%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students70%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged60%
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 Students26%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students26%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students35%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged29%
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 Students54%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students42%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students60%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged56%
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 Students31%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities27%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students50%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities18%

Science

All Students54%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities18%
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 disadvantaged12%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students38%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students42%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged35%
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 Students31%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students48%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students59%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged50%
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 97% 68%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Black 1% 25%
Hispanic 1% 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 88%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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252 Taylor Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone: (423) 547-4045

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