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Gardenview Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 461 students

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4 stars


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Posted April 29, 2009

I have two daughters at Gardenview now. I am pleased with their teachings. My youngest daughter started going to the school as a Pre-K, now she is in the Kindergarten. She is able to read just about any level 1 book without much stumbling at all. I am also excited about their support classes, specifically the CLUE class, in which my oldest is a member. She is learning a lot from there. WIth the new principal, I am sure that things are a little different than they once were. She seems to have it together and encourages parent involvement at any time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2008

Gardenview is a good example of a neighborhood school working. They have a new principal this year who has done an excellent job. She is open to new ideas. The staff is caring. I would recommend this school to any one in the Whitehaven community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2005

I feel that Gardenview Elementary is a pretty good school. However, I don't think that the school should place a time on how long a parent should visit. This notion casts a negative image on this great neighborhood school. It makes one think that maybe there is something to hide. The county schools and some of the outstanding city schools don't seem to have a problem with parents'visitation. I feel that the staff and principal at Gardenview should reconsider this rule that has been implemented. As long as there is an understanding that the visiting parent will not disrupt the orderly running of the class, this shouldn't be an issue at all. Parents should be welcomed at all times.
—Submitted by 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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
29%
Reading/Language Arts

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

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
28%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
17%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
17%
Reading/Language Arts

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

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
15%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
12%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
23%
Reading/Language Arts

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

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
21%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
8%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

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 Students22%
African American22%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities31%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students22%
African American22%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities39%

Science

All Students29%
African American29%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities54%
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 Students27%
African American27%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities77%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students22%
African American23%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities39%

Science

All Students22%
African American23%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities23%
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 Students29%
African American29%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities42%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students39%
African American39%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities42%

Science

All Students26%
African American26%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
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 Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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

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

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 69%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4075 Hartz Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
Phone: (901) 416-3068

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