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Eastside Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 434 students

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Posted May 16, 2009

I am a student at this school and in the 8th grade. I pretty much LOVE this school. I have been there since kindergarten. :)
—Submitted by a student


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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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
23%
Reading/Language Arts

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

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
28%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
12%
Reading/Language Arts

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
53%
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

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading/Language Arts

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

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
75%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
11%
Reading/Language Arts

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

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
50%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
23%
Reading/Language Arts

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

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
41%
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.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
26%
Reading/Language Arts

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

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
51%

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

All Students26%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities18%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students28%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities9%

Science

All Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities36%
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 Students42%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students40%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students49%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged46%
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 Students25%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities15%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students41%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities23%

Science

All Students61%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities31%
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 Students6%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White4%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students55%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students79%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged79%
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 Students37%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students49%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students67%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged55%
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 Students0%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White0%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students46%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students73%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged82%
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.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
87%
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 Students71%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
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 90% 68%
Hispanic 8% 5%
Black 2% 25%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Phone: (931) 686-2392

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