J W Wiseman Elementary School
Tel:
(615)325-8580
- J W Wiseman Elementary School serves 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
J W Wiseman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- J W Wiseman Elementary School's student population of 459 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 459 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J W Wiseman Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J W Wiseman Elementary School is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 10% |
| Black | 4% | 22% |
| White | 77% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sumner County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J W Wiseman Elementary School is Portland High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Portland High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Portland High School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portland Portland High School Grades: 5-12 | 1104 students
1.8 miles
600 College St
Portland, TN 37148
(615)325-9201 1.8 5-12 1104 - Portland Portland West Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 554 students
1.9 miles
110 Nolan Private Dr
Portland, TN 37148
(615)325-8066 1.9 6-8 554 - Portland Watt Hardison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 423 students
2.3 miles
300 Gibson St
Portland, TN 37148
(615)325-3233 2.3 K-5 423 - Portland Portland Gateview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 583 students
2.5 miles
1098 Gateview Dr
Portland, TN 37148
(615)323-7638 2.5 PK-5 583 - Portland Middle Technical College High School At Portland Vocational School
Grades: 11-12 | 17 students
3.1 miles
604 South Broadway
Portland, TN 37148
(615)745-3126 3.1 11-12 17
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