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Norman Smith Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 508 students

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8 reviews of this school


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Posted April 21, 2010

I'm new to this area and the staff was so helpful and took realy good care of my need's and my son thank you
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2009

Nice Teachers. Very old inside and dated- not that it matters. Very poorly situated in one of the worst parts of the city. My child's teacher was out for about 40% of the school year and he had multiple subs. The homework was rarely checked/scored and he didn't get any homework assignments from the sub-teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2008

smith is a great school, the staff at the school are so sweet, I enjoy going to the school and helping out. My 1st grader loves the school. I can't say how much I love the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2006

Smith is a great school for the average to above average child. Most of the teachers are fantastic, and go to great lengths to create a stimulating learning environment for their students. Smith should not be the school of choice for students with disabilities. They do not have enough knowledge or experience to adaquately provide the support needed. Neither playground is ADA compliant, and both are functionally inaccessible to any child with physical limitations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 20, 2006

Smith School is excellent. I chose to send both of my children there. My older child received an excellent education at Smith, and my younger child is happy and doing well there as well. I would encourage anyone to enroll in Smith's open enrollment program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 14, 2005

This school is one of Clarksville's best kept secrets. The principal is outstanding and the teachers are the best of the best. They have a great 6 plus one writing program and the best standards based curriculums in the city.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 6, 2004

Smith School is a great place to educate your children. The teachers are current on all of the latest strategies for teaching all types of children. It is a wonderful family environment, that will work hard to provide the best for your children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2004

Do not recomend this school unless you do not have a choice
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
58%
Reading/Language Arts

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

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
73%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
29%
Reading/Language Arts

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
42%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
43%
Reading/Language Arts

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

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
41%
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 Students64%
African American57%
Hispanic80%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities35%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students53%
African American46%
Hispanic50%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities18%

Science

All Students82%
African American66%
Hispanic90%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities65%
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 Students44%
African American32%
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities35%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students44%
African American32%
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities20%

Science

All Students56%
African American47%
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities20%
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 Students63%
African American52%
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities54%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students65%
African American48%
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities69%

Science

All Students72%
African American52%
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities62%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 55% 68%
Black 36% 25%
Hispanic 7% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 76%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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740 Greenwood Av
Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: (931) 648-5660

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