2013 TCAP and ACT Results Once Again Pummel State Averages
Williamson County Schools have a sparkling reputation for being some of the best public schools in the state of Tennessee. And for good reason. Williamson County Schools is the highest achieving school district in the state according to the Tennessee Department of Education’s published TCAP results (The Tennessee Comprehensive Program, or TCAP, is a set of statewide assessments given in Tennessee).
According to the Williamson County Schools website, the district ranked first in the areas of reading/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies for grades 3-8. Williamson County Schools also outscored
the state ACT average and the national average for grades 9-12 with a 23.4 (up 1.3% over 2012). Also WCS had a best-in-state 40% attaining all four ACT College Readiness Benchmarks.
The high achievement continued for high school EOCs (End Of Course exams) as well, with Williamson County Schools ranking first in English I & II, third in Biology I, and fourth in English III. The district also ranked high in Algebra I & II and US History.
Also, it’s very important to note that Williamson County Schools had a total of 26 schools that earned Reward School distinction from the state. This number represents a 288% increase from 2012 (nine reward schools). Under Tennessee’s new accountability system, Reward Schools are defined as the top five percent of schools in the state for annual growth and academic achievement.
The 26 Reward Schools for 2013 are listed below:
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Performance & Progress
Allendale Elementary (Spring Hill, TN)
Brentwood Middle (Brentwood, TN)
Clovercroft Elementary (Franklin, TN)
Crockett Elementary (Brentwood, TN)
Page High (Franklin, TN)
Grassland Middle (Franklin, TN)
Sunset Elementary (Brentwood, TN)
Trinity Elementary (Franklin, TN)
Performance
Brentwood High School (Brentwood, TN)
Edmondson Elementary (Brentwood, TN)
Franklin High School (Franklin, TN)
Page Middle (Franklin, TN)
Grassland Elementary (Franklin, TN)
Hillsboro K-8 (Franklin, TN)
Independence High (Thompson’s Station, TN)
Kenrose Elementary (Brentwood, TN)
Lipscomb Elementary (Brentwood, TN)
Nolensville Elementary (Nolensville, TN)
Oak View Elementary (Franklin, TN)
Pearre Creek Elementary (Franklin, TN)
Scales Elementary (Brentwood, TN)
Summit High (Spring Hill, TN)
Sunset Middle (Brentwood, TN)
Walnut Grove Elementary (Franklin, TN)
Winstead Elementary (Franklin, TN)
Woodland Middle (Brentwood, TN)
Williamson County TN is an economic powerhouse and one of the main reasons why so many people desire to live there is because of the stellar achievement of Williamson County Schools. Below you can find the individual TCAP results for every school in Williamson County Schools listed. The numbers don’t lie (click on the school for Williamson County homes for sale zoned for that school).
2013 Williamson County Schools – Elementary School TCAP Results Ranked From Highest to Lowest
According to the scores below – 18 of 24 (75%) of Williamson County elementary schools are above the Williamson County average while all 24 (100%) are above the Tennessee State average. That’s incredible! (Sum Total of Math, Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies, Science)
Trinity Elementary – 377.8
Walnut Grove Elementary – 375.9
Scales Elementary – 374.4
Kenrose Elementary – 374
Clovercroft Elementary – 372.4
Edmondson Elementary – 372.4
Crockett Elementary – 370
Pearre Creek Elementary – 364.7
Sunset Elementary – 364.3
Lipscomb Elementary – 361.6
Winstead Elementary – 361.4
Oak View Elementary – 358.3
Grassland Elementary – 358
Hunter’s Bend Elementary – 356.1
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle – 345.5
Heritage Elementary – 340.4
Nolensville Elementary – 339.6
Allendale Elementary – 335.2
Williamson County Avg. – 334.2
Bethesda Elementary – 330.3
Longview Elementary – 320
College Grove Elementary – 314.8
Chapman’s Retreat Elementary – 313.7
Fairview Elementary – 308.2
Westwood Elementary – 303.8
Tennessee State Avg. – 253.7
2013 Williamson County Schools – Middle School TCAP Results Ranked From Highest to Lowest
According to the scores below – 5 of 8 (62.5%) of Williamson County middle schools are above the Williamson County average while all 8 (100%) are above the Tennessee State average. Again, that’s pretty impressive. (Sum Total of Math, Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies, Science)
Brentwood Middle – 372.4
Grassland Middle – 365.2
Fred J. Page Middle – 361.9
Sunset Middle – 359.1
Woodland Middle – 358.1
Williamson County Avg. – 346
Spring Station Middle – 339.6
Heritage Middle – 316.5
Fairview Middle – 295.6
Tennessee State Avg. – 253.7
2013 Williamson County Schools – High School ACT Scores
According to the scores below – 3 of 8 (37.5%) of Williamson County high schools are above the Williamson County average while all 9 (100%) are above the Tennessee State average. Not bad at all. (Based on 2011 – 2013 average for graduating seniors)
Brentwood High School – 25.4
Ravenwood High School – 24.6
Franklin High School – 23.9
Williamson County Avg. – 23.4
Fred J. Page High School – 22.7
Independence High School – 21.9
Centennial High School – 21.9
Fairview High School – 21.5
National Average – 20.9
Middle College High School (about MCHS) – 20.5
Tennessee State Avg. – 19.5
Summit High School – has no data as they did not have a graduating Class of 2013
What about the Franklin Special School District?
I’m glad you asked. The Franklin Special School District (FSSD) gets its name from a Special Act of the state legislature that provides the Board of Education its own taxing authority. If you live inside the FSSD boundaries there are additional tax dollars collected that go directly to the seven schools in the FSSD. The idea is for this district to have funds to make sure the learning experience is “excellent for all”.
The FSSD is located in Franklin and is therefore surrounded by the Williamson County School district and the TCAP results are enough to give them the third highest ranking in the state of Tennessee (Williamson County is #1).
Still confused as to why there is a Franklin Special School District? You aren’t the only one. Some people think that Williamson County Schools should absorb the seven schools of the FSSD citing Williamson County’s higher TCAP scores. However, there are strong advocates for the FSSD claiming that the benefits of autonomy give the district flexibility. Regardless here are the TCAP scores for 2013:
2013 FSSD – Elementary Schools TCAP Results Ranked from Best to Worst
According to the scores below – 1 of 5 elementary schools (20%) in the FSSD are above the FSSD and Williamson County TCAP averages and all 5 (100%) are above the Tennessee state average. (Sum Total of Math, Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies, Science)
Moore Elementary – 355.3
Williamson County Elementary Schools Avg. – 334.2
FSSD Elementary Avg. – 328.84
Johnson Elementary – 326.4
Franklin Elementary – 324.8
Liberty Elementary – 321.2
Poplar Grove K-5 – 316.5
Tennessee State Avg. – 253.7
2013 FSSD – Intermediate & Middle Schools TCAP Results Ranked from Best to Worst
According to the scores above 0 of 3 middle schools (0%) in the FSSD are above the Williamson County TCAP averages, 2 of 3 (66.7%) are above the FSSD average and all 3 (100%) are above the Tennessee state average. (Sum Total of Math, Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies, Science)
Williamson County Avg. – 346
Poplar Grove 5-8 – 338.7
Freedom Intermediate 5/6 – 338.2
FSSD Intermediate & Middles Schools Avg. – 322.53
Freedom Middle – 290.7
Tennessee State Average – 253.7
Pretty convincing, huh? Let me know if you are planning a move to the Williamson County area and I’ll help you navigate the school options. For more information and TCAP scores for Williamson County Schools and the Franklin Special School District by subject please refer to the Tennessee Department of Education 2013 report card.
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Without a doubt it’s not even close. Parents who aren’t watching this had better not complain about grades.