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Westhaven Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 460 students

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Posted January 20, 2009

I had two children attend this school. I have to say that this school is one of the best schhols i have ever seen. The teachers there really do care anout the children. The principle is amazing. She is so loving and trys hard to get all the children involved in school activitys as well as the parents. The special ed department si great. They have a great aid that work with my children. We have moved from Memphis but we still stay incontact with my childrens teachers and sschool staff. If we move back to Memphis my children will attend this school in a moment. They attended other schools in Memphis and I did not like any of them, other then one of my daughters teachers. Westhaven cowboys are the best. Go Westhaven!
—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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
21%
Reading/Language Arts

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
17%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
13%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
24%
Reading/Language Arts

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
28%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
10%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
26%
Reading/Language Arts

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

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
13%
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 Students26%
African American26%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities42%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students25%
African American25%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities42%

Science

All Students32%
African American32%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
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 American20%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities47%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students23%
African American23%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities47%

Science

All Students16%
African American16%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities29%
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 Students28%
African American28%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities47%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students32%
African American32%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities53%

Science

All Students16%
African American16%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities47%
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 99% 25%
White 1% 68%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Hispanic 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 89%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4585 Hodge Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
Phone: (901) 416-8202

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