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Union Heights Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 300 students

 

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Posted October 5, 2012

This is my sons first year at Union Heights and he is loving it. He has learned so much and loves his teachers. I love this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2012

My daughter has always attended UHES & loves it! We are very happy with the parent/teacher involvement & Mr. Carter (principal) is AWESOME!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 7, 2011

If you have a child with special needs, do not enroll them in a Hamblen County school.....Worst school system that I have ever dealt with.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2009

Both of my girls went to school there now my grandchildren go i think the school is great the staff always works with you they are great over all i would have to give the school a ten !


Posted May 16, 2007

Both my girls go to this school .. They love it and so do I. Great school.
—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.

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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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
45%
Reading/Language Arts

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

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
61%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
31%
Reading/Language Arts

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

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
57%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading/Language Arts

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

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
52%
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 Students46%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students35%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students52%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged47%
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

Math

All Students68%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students45%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students70%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged67%
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

Math

All Students64%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students54%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students59%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged49%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 87% 67%
Hispanic 7% 6%
Black 3% 24%
Two or more races 3% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Lynn Sullivan
Fax number
  • (423) 585-3822

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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3366 Enka Hw
Morristown, TN 37813
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