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West View Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 656 students

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5 stars

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Posted June 25, 2011

im a 6th grader goin to be a seventh grader i love west view so much iam a straight A student and i was afaid that i would no longer be once i went to middle school but i did amazaming thanks to all of the teachers ! love you guyz! i was pretty invovoled i did cheer,volleyball,track,beta,art club,drama club,i played both flute and clarinet in band you can be invovoled and be great @west view teachers students parents nayone who has helped has done a great job and i would like to give them all my great THANKZ! -ily guyz


Posted May 19, 2009

The entire staff is dedicated to the student body's education and subsequent future opportunities. They are dedicated in being the best and doing their best in academics and sports. Go West View!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2009

west view is awesome. i go there i am an 8th grade student. i have gone there since 7th grade and both grades are awesome. i have heard of the 6th and know some of the teacher. west view is an awesome school for your child to go to. the teachers will introduce you to kid when you start going there. i think it is a fair school with lots of fair rules and nice people
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 19, 2008

My daughter goes to this school and she loves west view middle. The teachers are just wonderful. My daughter runs cross country and she is enjoying this sport and the coach is excellent great with the kids. I rate this school five stars *****
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2008

I go to west view middle school and it is awesome . The teachers are wonderful and the principal is very fair yet strict and very helpful. This is a great school for your children . TO : Parents who read these West view is the school for your child.
—Submitted by a student


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 43% in 2012.

214 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading/Language Arts

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

214 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

214 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
59%
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 45% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading/Language Arts

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

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
62%
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 37% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
30%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
67%
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 Students52%
African Americann/a
Hispanic50%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities35%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students70%
African Americann/a
Hispanic61%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities48%

Science

All Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanic56%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged63%
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 Students52%
African Americann/a
Hispanic50%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities31%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students62%
African Americann/a
Hispanic57%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities50%

Science

All Students80%
African Americann/a
Hispanic71%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities38%
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 Students34%
African Americann/a
Hispanic29%
White32%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities25%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students56%
African Americann/a
Hispanic21%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities50%

Science

All Students75%
African Americann/a
Hispanic43%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities56%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 100% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 96% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%
English I

The state average for English I was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/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

Algebra I

All Students100%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/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
White 92% 68%
Hispanic 5% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Black 2% 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 28%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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Morristown, TN 37813
Phone: (423) 581-2407

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