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Whiteville Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 337 students

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Posted April 6, 2006

I feel that the teachers are going beyound what is required of them in educating my children. I am pleased with the environment, it is always conducive for learning. My children are being provided the age appropiate educational skills and materials they need. I visit the school often, and every time I am greeted with a smile. My children are blessed to be at a school where their academic needs are being met, safety is top priority, the staff works together, and the principal is making a difference in the school and community.
—Submitted by Casshawndra, a teacher


Posted April 4, 2005

I think that Whiteville School has gone beyond the call in helping my grandson. They have really helped him a lot and encouraged him to try harder to excel in his grades and to do the very best that he can do. Thanks for all the help.
—Submitted by Linda Clifft, a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

My three children have gone to school here. Now I have grandchildren here. If you are looking for a school to give your child a well rounded education, this is the place. Children here are not only given academics, but life quality lessons as well. This is one of a very few Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellance in rural West Tennessee.


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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
37%
Reading/Language Arts

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

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
19%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
43%

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 43% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
16%
Reading/Language Arts

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

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
11%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
16%
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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
14%
Reading/Language Arts

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

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
19%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
22%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
3%
Reading/Language Arts

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

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
11%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
8%
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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
3%
Reading/Language Arts

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

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
10%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
15%
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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
0%
Reading/Language Arts

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

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
13%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
13%
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 Students39%
African American36%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students16%
African American8%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students29%
African American24%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
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 Students16%
African American17%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students22%
African American24%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students22%
African American24%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
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 Students17%
African American13%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students25%
African American22%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students8%
African American4%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
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 Students18%
African American17%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilities0%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students18%
African American17%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilities0%

Science

All Students9%
African American10%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disabilities0%
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 Students23%
African American14%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students16%
African American14%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students29%
African American25%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
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 Students22%
African American15%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students13%
African American11%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students25%
African American22%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
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 Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
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
Black 87% 25%
White 10% 68%
Hispanic 3% 5%
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 91%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2510 Hwy 64 East
Whiteville, TN 38075
Phone: (731) 254-8013

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