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West Hills Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 825 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 24, 2010

I have a gifted child, and they have gone out of their way to accomodate her. This is another school with haves and have nots. The have nots tend to have no parental involvement and they don't come to school ready to learn. The staff here is fabulous!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

West Hills Elementary is a school where learning is done with love and understanding. The teachers, staff, parents and students are one big family. The school benefits from the diverse popoulation in many ways. The students are very accepting of indiduals who are different from them, whether it is a disablitly or background. As an former educator (stay at home mom currently), I love the special scehduling West Hills has for encore classes. We have two Art, Music and Gym teachers which allow for my children to have a more encore classes and the teachers to have daily planning time with their teams. West Hills Elementary's administrative staff has an open door policy with parents and a team approach in every thing they do for the school and children. I feel privaledged to be part of the West Hills Elementary family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

I really enjoy my daughter going to this school as well. She has excelled beyond belief. The staff is very educated and believe in our children. It takes more than a great mind to be a teacher and the staff at WHES have heart as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2006

West Hills is more than our school, it's our extended family. I have never had a problem that hasn't been resolved quickly and with compassion. The TAG program is amazing and it's leaders enthusiasm is contagious!I wouldn't send my children anywhere else!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2006

Being a part of West Hills School is like being part of one great big family! The principal is so wise and compassionate. She does a beautiful job of matching student personalities with the teacher that is best for each child. As you walk through the halls, you can't help but catch the excitement of learning from each classroom! The teachers do a tremendous job of providing a quality education in a risk-free environment. It's great to belong to such a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2005

West Hills Elementary is a fantastic school! The teachers are the kindest and most caring people I have ever met. My son (in 1st grade) tells me he accidently calls his teacher mom. He loves her. The principal and staff are fantastic and sensitive to the parent's needs as well as to the children's needs. I highly recommend West Hills! The school lunches, however, have plenty of room to improve.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading/Language Arts

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

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
65%
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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
28%
Reading/Language Arts

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

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
44%
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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading/Language Arts

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

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
58%

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

All Students60%
African American40%
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities38%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students55%
African American40%
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities38%

Science

All Students69%
African American47%
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities44%
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 American27%
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities38%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students58%
African American46%
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities63%

Science

All Students53%
African American23%
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities50%
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 Students55%
African American32%
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities33%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students60%
African American41%
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities43%

Science

All Students63%
African American41%
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged48%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 68%
Black 17% 25%
Hispanic 5% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
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 45%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/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
  • Autism
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:45
School end time
  • 2:45
School Leader's name
  • Suzanne Oliver
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
Fax number
  • (865) 539-7876

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Cross country
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Cross country
  • Track
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Neither uniforms nor dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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409 Vanosdale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: (865) 539-7850

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