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Bon De Croft Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 193 students

 

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Posted June 21, 2011

My family has been at BonDeCroft for 5 years now. We love our school. There are some changes being made this year that I am concerned about. I hope that they will continue on with changes that should be made. I am friends with the staff, most everyone, because they have always made us feel very comfortable and accepted. We love the school secretary. She treats each child as if they are her own and is very helpful to parents. The cafeteria food could be improved, but we are seeing that in alot of schools lately.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

I love this school because everyone is like family. My girls love this school. The kids are very well taken care of there are no worries when they are there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2010

BonDeCroft is an excellent school. The faculty and staff are wonderful, and the principal is great. It is a small school that feels like home. Everyone is in a combined effort to care for and teach our children. I feel my children receive an outstanding education. I know that they are progressively learning, and BonDeCroft has made learning interesting for them and fun.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2009

BonDeCroft is a really good school. There used to be a teacher or 2 that needed to go ahead and retire but overall the staff is friendly. The sports program here is awesome. This school has great school spirit. The principle is a wonderful person and the secretary is really sweet. My children went to school here last year and we really miss everybody. My kids loved the food too:} lol
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2006

The leadership, closeness of teachers, students and parents and overall caring of the students education is great!
—Submitted by Steve Frazier, 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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
66%
Reading/Language Arts

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

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
94%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading/Language Arts

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

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
60%
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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
15%
Reading/Language Arts

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

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
64%
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.

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2010

 
 
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Reading/Language Arts

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

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Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

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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 Students58%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities18%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students37%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities18%

Science

All Students81%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities73%
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 Students26%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students48%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students39%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged38%
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 Students44%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities20%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students56%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities40%

Science

All Students56%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities50%
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 Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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

English 2

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/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

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 98% 67%
Hispanic 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Black 0% 24%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 90%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Gary Alspaugh
Fax number
  • (931) 935-2399

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Sparta, TN 38583
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