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R Howell Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 411 students
 

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Posted December 8, 2011
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Some of the Teachers are amazing!!! I love the 3rd and 4th grade teacher at RHES!!!!!!! Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Joslin are amazing!!! Mrs. Muhelbaur is amazing as well. Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers are great as well... Sadly we had a bad experience with 2nd grade. But overall, I have moved so my children would be in the Zone for RHES, and EA COX..... LOVE the office staff as well!!!! Kepp up the great work guys... you are all amazing!!!!!
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Posted August 12, 2008
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I have a daughter attending this school; in fact she's been there four years. I appreciate the core group that keeps the school moving in the right direction. I'm disappointed that RHES is not #1 on the list in Columbia. I am not sure how this year will develop yet. Last year we had an awesome year. My daughter had a teacher that focused on her potential not critisism. What a loss, I was saddened to hear she is no longer at RHES.
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Posted March 19, 2008
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My son has been at Randolph Howell since Kindergarden and I love the parent and teacher communications every year. We have loved sharing our son with the wonderful staff and appreciate the hard work they put into his education each day. Blessing to RHES staff.
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Posted January 3, 2008
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I think the school in general is a good school. I do think we need new leadership, we are loosing to many good teachers.
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Posted July 20, 2007
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The teacher are wonderful and work with the children. The academic calender is well thought out. Understanding of concepts are well learned by thestudents through the teaching of the teachers.
—Submitted by Susanna Waters, a parent

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Posted February 24, 2005
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My grandson is in the T-1 class in special ed. I can't believe the tremendous strides he has made this year. He is doing great. Two years ago this precious little boy could barely speak at all, much make a complete sentence. And last weekend he surprised us by reciting the pledge of allegiance. I'm so proud! Keep up the great work.
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Posted February 10, 2005
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I am very pleased with this school. My older children were trasferred from a different county and were caught up in a single school year. I was very happy with their results.
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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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
54%
Reading/Language Arts

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

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
65%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading/Language Arts

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

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
46%
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 Students52%
African American36%
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities36%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students43%
African American7%
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities29%

Science

All Students66%
African American36%
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities50%
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 Students39%
African American18%
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities40%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students42%
African American12%
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities35%

Science

All Students55%
African American6%
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities30%
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 68% 68%
Black 23% 25%
Hispanic 7% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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