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Findlay Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 448 students

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Posted October 19, 2010

I am very pleased with the teachers and administration of Findlay. My grandson's First grade teacher sends home reports each week about his progress and what they will be studying the next week. Not only that, I have been encouraged to call her personally with any questions or concerns. It was the same with his Kindergarten teacher. I appreciate the fact that they take their job seriously and want only what is best for the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

the teachers and staff of Findlay are an exceptional group of people! I would not consider sending my children to any other school. They are supportive and always keep the parents up to date on the progress of your child. They have been more like family than teachers to my daughter! We are blessed to have such loving and motivating teachers at Findlay!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2009

Not only a teacher at Findlay, I am also a parent there as well. I am very proud of all teachers at our school and in our entire county. We have a difficult job that many take lightly and see as merely babysitting. The sad truth is that it keeps getting harder and harder each school year. If it wasn't for the support of our parents at our school, we wouldn't be able to have the kind of school that we do. That is what sets us, along with many other White County schools, apart from other Tennessee schools. It is the support and backing of our great parents, principal, school board, and director of schools. Of course I can't forget about the kids. It takes all of these things working together to get a great school! Let's keep up the good work! :-)
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Posted September 28, 2007

I am pleased with the teachers and staff of Findlay. The encourage good grades but more importantly they encourage character. They reinforce things we are trying to teach at home....I am so pleased!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2006

My son started kindergarten at Findlay last year. What I expected to be a very difficult year, turned out to be joyful. My son had really bad seperation anxiety but the teachers and all other school personel were excellent in making him comfortable as well as myself. Big thanks to his k teacher, Mrs, Jewel Cayce, and his current teacher, Mrs, Jill Wheeler. Thanks ladies. I reccomend Findlay to anyone looking for a good quality school.
—Submitted by Stacy Wendt, 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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
66%
Reading/Language Arts

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

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
85%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
12%
Reading/Language Arts

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

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
57%

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 54% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
31%
Reading/Language Arts

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

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
66%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/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.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students58%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students52%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students72%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged66%
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 Students32%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students39%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students55%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged50%
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 Students47%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities20%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students70%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities50%

Science

All Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities60%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 68%
Black 2% 25%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 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 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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576 Hale St
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 738-2412

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