2012 TCAP and ACT Results 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 of 19.2 and the national average of 21.1 for grades 9-12.

Also, it’s very important to note that Williamson County Schools had a total of nine schools that earned Reward School distinction from the state.  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 nine Reward Schools for 2012 are listed below:

(click the school for Williamson County homes for sale zoned for that school)

Bethesda Elementary (Thompson’s Station, TN) – Performance & Progress
Brentwood High School – Performance
Franklin High School – Performance & Progress
Fred J. Page High School (Franklin, TN) – Performance & Progress
Kenrose Elementary (Brentwood, TN) – Performance & Progress
Longview Elementary (Spring Hill, TN) – Performance & Progress
Trinity Elementary (Franklin, TN) – Performance
Walnut Grove Elementary (Franklin, TN) – Performance & Progress
Westwood Elementary (Fairview, TN) – Performance

See these schools on the map below for a better idea of their exact location:

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).

Williamson County Schools – Elementary School TCAP Results Ranked From Best to Worst

(Sum Total of Math, Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies, Science)

Scales Elementary – 300
Crockett Elementary – 294
Sunset Elementary – 289
Walnut Grove Elementary – 289
Kenrose Elementary – 288
Lipscomb Elementary – 288
Edmondson Elementary – 286
Winstead Elementary – 286
Oak View Elementary – 282
Pearre Creek Elementary – 279
Hunter’s Bend Elementary – 278
Grassland Elementary – 272
Trinity Elementary – 270
Nolensville Elementary – 260
College Grove Elementary – 259
Williamson County Avg. – 257
Allendale Elementary – 253
Heritage Elementary – 251
Chapman’s Retreat Elementary – 248
Longview Elementary – 243
Bethesda Elementary – 242
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle – 241
Westwood Elementary – 236
Fairview Elementary – 227
Clovercroft Elementary – data not gathered because school opened in 2011 and is too new
Tennessee State Avg. – 206

According to the scores above 15 of 24 (62.5%) of Williamson County elementary schools are above the Williamson County average while all 24 (100%) are above the Tennessee State average.  That’s incredible!

Williamson County Schools – Middle School TCAP Results Ranked From Best to Worst

(Sum Total of Math, Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies, Science)
Brentwood Middle – 300
Woodland Middle – 278
Grassland Middle – 276
Williamson County Avg. – 266
Spring Station Middle – 263
Fred J. Page Middle – 260
Sunset Middle – 260
Heritage Middle – 251
Fairview Middle – 247
Tennessee State Avg. – 206

According to the scores above 3 of 8 (37.5%) 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.

Williamson County Schools – High School ACT Scores

(Based on 2010 – 2012 average for graduating seniors)

Brentwood High School – 25.3
Ravenwood High School – 24.4
Franklin High School – 23.3
Williamson County Avg. – 22.1
Fred J. Page High School – 22
Independence High School – 21.9
Centennial High School – 21.4
Fairview High School – 20.1
Tennessee State Avg. – 19.6
Middle College High School (about MCHS) – 18.9
Summit High School – data not gathered because school opened in 2011 and is too new

According to the scores above 3 of 8 (37.5%) of Williamson County high schools are above the Williamson County average while 8 of 9 (88.9%) are above the Tennessee State average.  Not bad at all.

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.  Although there are strong advocates for the FSSD claiming that the benefits of autonomy give the district flexibility.  Regardless here are the TCAP scores for 2012:

FSSD – Elementary Schools 2012 TCAP Results Ranked from Best to Worst

Moore Elementary – 274
Poplar Grove K-5 – 264
Liberty Elementary – 258
Williamson County Elementary Schools Avg. – 257
FSSD Elementary Avg. – 248
Johnson Elementary – 229
Franklin Elementary – 215
Tennessee State Avg. – 206

According to the scores above 3 of 5 elementary schools (60%) in the FSSD are above the FSSD and Williamson County TCAP averages and all 5 (100%) are above the Tennessee state average.

FSSD – Intermediate & Middle Schools 2012 TCAP Results Ranked from Best to Worst

Poplar Grove 5-8 – 272
Williamson County Avg. – 266
FSSD Intermediate & Middles Schools Avg. – 258
Freedom Intermediate 5/6 – 257
Freedom Middle – 245
Tennessee State Average – 206

According to the scores above 3 of 5 elementary schools (60%) in the FSSD are above the FSSD and Williamson County TCAP averages and all 5 (100%) are above the Tennessee state average.

Convinced?  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 2012 report card.

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