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Towne Acres Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 439 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 23, 2012

As a real estate agent living in the Town Acres Elementary area, I hear frequent comments about parent satisfaction with the school, and know there's a high degree of involvement. I've observed over the years that people who do careful research on-line before they move to this area or who have Johnson City friends giving them advice usually start out by saying "I want Towne Acres school."


Posted July 6, 2010

I have been thoroughly impressed with Towne Acres. My child had a wonderful Kindergarten experience! The principal, staff, and faculty all make you feel like family. They provide a loving, nurturing, and strong academic environment!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

Staff, Principle and Faculty are all A+. Great school for my kids to attend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

I am lucky enough to be a parent and a teacher at TA. Love it! Towne Acres is the place to be!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

Towne Acres is an exceptional school not only for their quality teachers and principal, but also their dedication to the best education in the best environment possible. The staff, students and parents all pull together to make the school a community-wide effort for the children. The Towne Acres crew are Amazing!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

Grand children seemed to be learning well there. Very nice school.


Posted April 26, 2010

Great principle, great teachers-they care about the students education and have such a great open door policy for the parents
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

The teachers expect the best from their students- and GET it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

I am proud of Towne Acres Elementary. It continues to provide an excellent educational experience for my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

I am proud of the Towne Acres because the teachers and parents work together to help each child achieve their personal best.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 25, 2010

I am proud of Towne Acres because everyone from the principal, the staff, teachers and parents work together to help each child get an excellent education and provide them with good role models as they grow.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

It is a totally awesome school with the best teachers ever. They care about students education and they welcome parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2010

Great teachers and school. Everyone puts forth 110%. Tri Cities Tutoring is there if you need us. www.tricitiestutoring.com


Posted July 22, 2007

My son just finished 1st grade at Towne Acres and it was a rocky year for him. We had a teacher that expected too much perfection for a class of 6 and 7 year olds. The principal is wonderful and I have no doubts about my son's safety at Towne Acres. He met other teachers and is looking forward to being in their classes as he progresses through elementary school. Overall I would reccommend this school to others but with the warning of some teachers not be very kid friendly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2006

My son is finishing six years at Towne Acres school. The school has gone through many chages, construction, security, teacher turnovers. We have lost many good teachers (Mrs. Redman), gained and excellent principal (Mr. Barnett), kept some great teachers (Mrs. Gilbert, Mr. Moore, Coach Whaley) but still harbor at least one bully teacher. This is typical of any school in the US but all in all, Towne Acres is an excellent school and it has been a very good six years. We will miss Towne Acres.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2005

My daughter is just finishing 2nd grade at Towne Acres. We have had three great years. Parents are very involved at this school which makes it a great place!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2004

My son has started Kindergarten this year and I am very impressed with Towne Acres. Everyone we have had contact with has eased mine and my son's anxieties about starting school.
—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.

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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading/Language Arts

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

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
84%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
68%
Reading/Language Arts

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
69%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
64%
Reading/Language Arts

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

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%
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 Students85%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities55%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students79%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities64%

Science

All Students92%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities73%
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 Students72%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students82%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students85%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged64%
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 Students80%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities31%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students84%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities54%

Science

All Students86%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities46%
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 91% 68%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 2%
Black 1% 25%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 15%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2310 Larkspur Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
Phone: (423) 854-4800

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