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West Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 504 students

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Posted January 22, 2007

My daughter is in first grade and she truly loves it here. Her teachers are wonderful they let us know everything that is going on. Everyone in the school is there to help if you have any questions they are ready to help however they can. I just can't say it enough west is a great school.
—Submitted by amy, a parent


Posted October 29, 2004

I have a daughter that is in the 5th grade and is doing very well. She gets along with all of her teachers and classmates. West is a real nice school and I like their ways of teaching the children and comunicating with the children and their parents. I truely wish that all schools would opperate as well as West does! The staff is very carring and coropative. I give West and their staff two thumbs up! There are no words that could say just how great they are doing. Keep it up!
—Submitted by Melissa Brown, 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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading/Language Arts

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
49%
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

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
32%
Reading/Language Arts

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

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
37%

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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
19%
Reading/Language Arts

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

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
34%
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 Students31%
African Americann/a
Hispanic35%
White31%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities17%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students30%
African Americann/a
Hispanic25%
White29%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities8%

Science

All Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanic75%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities42%
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 Students20%
African American18%
Hispanic7%
White25%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities8%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students40%
African American35%
Hispanic27%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities15%

Science

All Students47%
African American41%
Hispanic13%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities8%
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 Students21%
African Americann/a
Hispanic14%
White26%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities20%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students46%
African Americann/a
Hispanic27%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities35%

Science

All Students40%
African Americann/a
Hispanic18%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged30%
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

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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 74% 68%
Hispanic 16% 5%
Black 8% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 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 79%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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400 Clark Bl
McMinnville, TN 37110
Phone: (931) 473-3801

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