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Bonny Kate Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 393 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 2, 2013

I love the community support. My daughter's reading skills greatly improved while attending. Everyone is friendly and focused on learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2011

My daughter goes to Bonny Kate and I love the close-knit community feel along with the dedicated teaching staff. My daughter has excelled in math and reading since being here; I just wish the school went K-8, rather than K-5. You will not find a better school ANYWHERE!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

It is a nice community school that my daughter enjoys attending!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2008

My son Ethan went to Bonny Kate for 2 years and he loved every moment.I was really impress with this school. The teachers were Great ! Every school could learn from this school. I'm sorry my Ethan had to leave Bonny Kate...we miss you Bonny Kate...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2007

Both my sister and I went to Bonny Kate and I believe that the teacher/principal quality is gradually declining. When I went, the teachers helped me when I struggled, but with my sister, instead of helping her...they sent her to summer school. I used to love Bonny Kate, but now I'm just disappointed with what it has become.
—Submitted by Amanda, a former student


Posted August 2, 2007

BK is an excellent school with a very dedicated teaching staff. The experience my children are receiving there is wonderful.
—Submitted by Kristi Feller, a parent


Posted September 21, 2006

My husband and I have been 100% satisified with this school. My children have learned so much and all the teachers have been awesome. I am really impressed with the Parent Involvement and Principal Leadership. We truley are blessed to have our kids in such an excellent school. Eric & Brandi Kern
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

I think Bonny Kate is a great school. My 2 children have gone there for 2 years now and have done very well. They are always being tested to make sure each child is at the level they should be for their appropriate grade and then let us know about the grades and where they may need improvement. Parents can help out as much in the classroom or as little depending on what you want to do. Each class has a parent helper who helps the teacher with the extracurricular activities planned for their classroom and also they have days during the week where parents go in and help the teacher for part of the day. I think that is great because it gives you a chance to see how your child is doing and how their class is run.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2006

This school is one of the best! However, the leadership isn't the best. All the kids are great and exceptionally smart. I don't particularly care about the way issues are handled with the prinicpal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 20, 2006

Bonny Kate Elementary has provided a wonderful learning environment for our two children. The teachers build relationships with students that bring out the best in children. The Bonny Kate staff shows a willingness to learn new approaches that can benefit kids. We have been impressed with their ability to adapt to technology uses and changes in the many accountability measures coming at them. Bonny Kate has a proud tradition of active parents making daily contributions at the school. This school is simply one of the best-kept secrets in town! Scott & Brenda Bacon Parents of Tori Bacon - Bonny Kate class of 2004, and Grant Bacon - Bonny Kate class of 2009.
—Submitted by Scott Bacon, a parent


Posted October 3, 2003

We moved here from CA. 2 years ago. We did not have the greatest schools. But now I don't think I could send my children to a different elementary school after sending them to Bonny Kate. This school is great. All the teachers' we have had, really have done a great job. The other parents have been very involved and are very kind. Bonny Kate always makes us feel very welcome.
—Submitted by Dawn Craig, 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.

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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

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
52%
Reading/Language Arts

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
74%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
40%
Reading/Language Arts

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
55%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading/Language Arts

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
51%
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 Students53%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities0%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students53%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities9%

Science

All Students82%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged65%
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

Math

All Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities33%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students56%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities33%

Science

All Students66%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities48%
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 Students51%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students73%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students61%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged57%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 68%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 5%
Black 1% 25%
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 38%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7608 Martin Mill Pk
Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: (865) 579-2108

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