Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

J W Wiseman Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 482 students

Community Rating

4 stars


Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

2 reviews of this school


Sort by:
Show reviews by:
Posted September 25, 2006

This is by far the best school I have ever seen. I have never been to a school where you just know that the staff cares about each one of the children.My son has attended Wiseman for four years and my daughter just started kindergarten. They both love school so much and I think it is due to all the evolvement of parents, staff and the community.
—Submitted by Alisha, a parent


Posted August 27, 2006

I am speaking from a parent point of view. I have 2 boys that go to school at J.W. Wiseman I think this is one of the best schools in Sumner County. I think that they have a wonderful teachers and Mr. Wix is a great princpal. When a parent has a concern they try their best to give attention to the problem asap. I would not let my 2 boys go anywhere else.
—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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
56%
Reading/Language Arts

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

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
80%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
16%
Reading/Language Arts

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

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
38%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
31%
Reading/Language Arts

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

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
74%
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 Students61%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities46%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students41%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities54%

Science

All Students77%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities69%
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 Students32%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities44%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students28%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities0%

Science

All Students43%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities11%
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 Students19%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilities12%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students36%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities6%

Science

All Students44%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities18%
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 92% 68%
Black 3% 25%
Hispanic 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

922 South Broadway
Portland, TN 37148
Phone: (615) 325-8580

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare

Nearby schools

ADVERTISEMENT