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Christiana Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 718 students

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5 stars

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Posted September 29, 2010

Kids love coming to school. They know the faculty and staff care about them and want the best for them. Everyone makes their well-being and education priority #1!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 14, 2010

Loving, warm environment for children to learn.


Posted May 13, 2010

We have been CES parents for 2 years now and we have no complaints. All the staff is very friendly and they have many opportunities for parents to be involved with the activities planned. Most important though have been our teachers. Each year we have had dedicated teachers that go beyond teaching the 'class' level and find ways to help each idividual student to thrive!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

The teachers are wonderful, we have had a great experience with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

Christiana is a community school. The staff is great!!! The students are all so friendly. I went to Christiana when I was a little girl and now that I am a parent I am so proud to say that my children attend such a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

Christiana is the best school I have ever worked. The students are awesome, the staff is great and the parents are very involved. Christiana Elementary is one big family!


Posted May 13, 2010

I love how friendly and sensitive the staff is. This school has the most careing staff I have ever seen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

The teachers are wonderful and very caring. They do a great job of keeping the parents informed of what is going on at school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

The teachers are so nurturing and positive with the kids. The kids love going to school. The community really gets behind the school.


Posted May 13, 2010

they were great in every thing from getting help for your kids academically to dealing with bullies. This school is great!! Love the teachers!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

I love the teachers and the learning programs provided for my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

Superb, teaching staff, always putting students #1, everything they do is for the betterment of the students. Their one on one with each student is incredible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

it has caring teachers and lots of opportunities for teachers and children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

Incredible teachers who really CARE about the education and success of their students.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 13, 2010

Our wonderful and dedicated teachers are preparing our children for a successful future!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

We have a family environment, and the children always come first!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

Becuase it has a great group of teachers shaping tomorrows minds!


Posted May 13, 2010

Christiana Elementary provides an inviting place for students to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

I have had children here for years. Good teachers great community!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

The faculty and staff at Christiana are the best. They care deeply about the kids and want to make sure they succeed not only at school but in their personal life.


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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading/Language Arts

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

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
74%
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.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading/Language Arts

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

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
64%
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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
45%
Reading/Language Arts

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

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
67%
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.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
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Reading/Language Arts

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

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Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

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n/a

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n/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.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

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

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Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/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.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

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

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2010

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/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.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students61%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students86%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged84%
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 Students43%
African American40%
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities40%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students54%
African American30%
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities40%

Science

All Students81%
African American60%
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities40%
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 Students59%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities60%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students67%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities53%

Science

All Students86%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities87%
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 Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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
White 86% 68%
Black 8% 25%
Hispanic 4% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 31%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4701 Shelbyville Hw
Christiana, TN 37037
Phone: (615) 896-0614

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