Williamson County Schools (WCS)
In a letter sent to the district this week, the Tennessee Department of Education listed WCS final accountability determinations for the 2016-17 school year as follows:
- Achievement Status: Exemplary
- Subgroup Status: Exemplary
- Final Determination: Exemplary
TNReady data for grades 3-8 and End-of-Course test results for high schools show that Williamson County Schools scored higher than any other district with multiple elementary, middle and high schools. In addition, 19 Williamson County schools have been designated as Reward Schools for being among the state’s highest performing in terms of academic achievement and progress.
“This is a wonderful accomplishment by our students, teachers and support staff,” said WCS Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney. “They inspire me each and every day, and I could not be more proud.”
Congratulations to the following Reward Schools:
Performance & Progress
- Clovercroft Elementary
- Hunters Bend Elementary
- Nolensville High
- Ravenwood High
- Scales Elementary
- Sunset Middle
Performance
- Allendale Elementary
- Brentwood High
- College Grove Elementary
- Edmondson Elementary
- Fairview Elementary
- Grassland Elementary
- Heritage Elementary
- Kenrose Elementary
- Page High
- Pearre Creek Elementary
- Renaissance High
- Trinity Elementary
- Walnut Grove Elementary
Franklin Special School District (FSSD)
Maintaining its position in the top tier of school districts across the state on academic achievement and accountability, FSSD received notice of Exemplary Status in Achievement, Achieving Status in Subgroups and Achieving Status as a Final Determination.
Based on this week’s release of TNReady achievement data for grades 3-8, out of all 146 Tennessee school districts, Franklin Special retains its impressive ranking in all tested areas:
5th in Math
7th in English Language Arts
9th in Science
Achievement results provided for End of Course (EOC) testing also shows an excellent upward trend in student achievement and growth. These EOC tests reflect the growth of students who are taking the high-school credit courses of Algebra I or Geometry.
“We are happy to see that these higher-level classes are continuing to provide our students who seek upper level courses with excellent instruction,” Snowden said. Remaining on trend with last year’s results, 100 percent of FSSD Geometry students scored proficient or above, which is now categorized as “On Track or Mastered” (compared with the state-wide average of 25.8 percent) and 80.2 percent of Algebra I students “On Track or Mastered” (compared with 15.1 percent statewide).
“In the era of new and rigorous testing, it is rewarding to see firsthand how well our students performed on this new assessment,” said Director of Schools Dr. David Snowden.
“Our teachers have remained consistent to the charge of meeting students’ needs and ensuring success. I am extremely proud of the careful planning, consistent effort and dedication, the mindful balance that is struck between testing and all other aspects of student learning in our school district.”
