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Jonesborough Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 497 students
 

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Posted January 29, 2009
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JES is a wonderful school. Everyone from the front desk, principal and teachers know the children and are very friendly. They greet them of the morning and are with them to say good bye at the end of the day. Everyone is very accessible if there is a problem.

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Posted March 19, 2008
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I have to say that my experience with JES has been very positive. My daughter loves her teacher and her teacher genuinely cares about all of her students. The faculty is very accessible and very willing to help with any questions. I look forward to many years and knowing that my little girl is in good hands!
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Posted July 20, 2007
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this school and it's administrative staff are kidding themselves. I have not had the same experience with providing the materials for each individual child as needed. maybe true if you have a need in a lower area, but advanced children get no additional help or materials. i wish i could send them to johnson city schools, but will choose to home-school to keep them out of jonesborough.
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Posted March 8, 2005
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This is the best school in the Washington County School District. My child is a fourth grade student, and has had the best education while attending Jonesborough Elementary. The school staff is always willing to help, and the teachers treat each and every child with respect.
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Posted August 31, 2004
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this is a great school. i like it when you walk in staff and teachers know you and which child is yours. they have a great school all around. my son had transferred schools to jes and it was easy for him to change with no problems.the teachers are great at keeping the student at a learning level that fits his/her needs.and if they see fit they have extra classes such as math and reading to help work one on one with each childs and there needs. it is a wonderful school.
—Submitted by julie canter, 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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading/Language Arts

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

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
66%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading/Language Arts

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

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
56%
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 Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities32%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students36%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities22%

Science

All Students67%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged58%
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 Students42%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities26%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students46%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities32%

Science

All Students37%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities26%
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
White 96% 68%
Black 2% 25%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 82%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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306 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
Phone: (423) 753-1180

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