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Oliver Springs Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 625 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 18, 2011

I am a sixth grade student here.And i think it is a very good school.But people are not aware of bulling here.And the teachers are mean.


Posted September 12, 2010

I'm a sixth grade student here, and find that this school is not very good. I wouldn't recommend coming here if you have other choices. The teachers are OK, but are completely unaware of bullying and other things they should know about. Most students here are below average in grades and don't get the hhelp they need. Being a student here, I would know. The students are immature for there age, and don't understand these things. The principal is hardly ever around, I never see her actually in the school doing things worth while. She makes unessicary changes in the teachers' grade levels. The teachers need to be teaching what grades are their strengths, not ones that they have never tought before or and have no experience with. The vice principal of the school is very grouchy and is never friendly with the students.


Posted February 24, 2009

its great for my kid and she has fun
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2008

This school needs new leadership. The present leadership is not at all personable. This year many grade level changes were made that did not make ANY sense. As a parent, it is very obvious that several teachers were not placed in their areas of expertise. I'm curious, if we, as parents notice this, why in the world can't the leadership in the school notice it? Are they out and about within the classrooms, or do they stay in their offices all day?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2008

This is the best school. My child loves going to school here. Thanks to everyone who has a part in making this such a wonderful school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2007

I think we have a great school. I think there are too many students in some of the classes. We need more teachers in some of the grades.
—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

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
33%
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

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
69%

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 43% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading/Language Arts

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

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
21%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
32%
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

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
25%
Reading/Language Arts

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

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
43%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
18%
Reading/Language Arts

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

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
62%

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 45% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
32%
Reading/Language Arts

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

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
40%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading/Language Arts

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

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
39%
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 Students33%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students35%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students56%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged48%
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 Students30%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students63%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students68%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged44%
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 Students56%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students54%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged72%
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 Students35%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students34%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students66%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White66%
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

Math

All Students33%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students39%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students50%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged30%
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 Students20%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students34%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students53%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged48%
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

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.

13 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 98% 68%
Black 1% 25%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Hispanic 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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317 Roane St
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
Phone: (865) 435-0011

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