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Kingsley Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 250 students

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Posted January 30, 2010

My children and grandchildren have attended Kingsley. We think it is the best school in the state! Teachers, Principal and kids are the greatest!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2009

I think Kingsley is an excellent school! I went to this school as a child and am happy to say that I have sent 2 of my 4 children there so far. My third child will start there this fall and i can't wait.. Kingsley will always receive top honors from my family!!
—Submitted by Tracie, a parent


Posted July 28, 2008

My 3 children have been at 3 other schools with in the last 2 years and Kingsley has been the best to meet my kids' needs. The Principal has been a big help to me as well as the teachers. This school gets an A+ from my family. a happy parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 2, 2008

Needs to work harder teaching the basics to children instead of teaching toward a testing program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2006

Great school and staff. Glad my kids go there for academics and parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2006

Are not achieving as well as schools of comparable size and neighborhoods.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted April 25, 2005

I had 3 of my boys go through Kingsley. They are all professional now. Kingsley is the best school in the area for academics and the most caring teachers. The Principal has always been available for parents and students. The school is great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2005

We love our school. The academics are the greatest! Parents are involved and it is a family school!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 19, 2005

I have had 3 children go through Kingsley and I think it is a wonderful school. The principal is wonderful with the children and she really cares about them. Every time I have questioned her about the policy she seems very knowledgable. I have talked with different staff members and they all seem very happy with the school. The school is well maintained and everyone there seems to care deeply about the well being of the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2004

The principal of this school does not care about her students. She does not know the School Board policies, or she lied to me. She does not deserve to be the leader of children.
—Submitted by Concerned Parent, 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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
39%
Reading/Language Arts

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
53%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
27%
Reading/Language Arts

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
39%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

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

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
n/a

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

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
n/a

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 Students39%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students35%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students75%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged83%
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
White31%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities20%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students33%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities20%

Science

All Students41%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities20%
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 Students62%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities60%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities40%

Science

All Students66%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities70%
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 Students43%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities10%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students43%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities10%

Science

All Students50%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities30%
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

English 2

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/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 98% 68%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Black N/A 25%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Hearing impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:20
School end time
  • 2:50
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Dr.Sandra Ramsey
Fax number
  • (423) 354-1746

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Hearing impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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100 Emory La
Kingsport, TN 37660
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Phone: (423) 354-1740

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