McDowell Elementary School

This is a great school. My wife and I are very involved in the PTO, as are lots of other parents for such a small school. The administration and teachers are wonderful and my son has scored extremely well on the standardized tests.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted September 25, 2008

I love McDowell and would recommend it to anyone. My son went to Pre-K and Kindergarten there. The teachers work hard to keep the students involved. The Principal is outstanding and always greets the kids every morning and sees them off every evening. He is very attentive. The security should be an example for other security officers in schools. Even my mom thinks she is nice.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted May 5, 2008

I love McDowell! The teachers are very friendly and are willing to help anytime I've had a problem with my child. They keep me informed on how he is doing throughout the 6 weeks, so that I am more prepared for the report card. Mr. Eady is great!
—Submitted by a parent

Posted March 25, 2008

This was the best elemntary school i went to! the teachers are great.

Posted August 23, 2005

McDowell is a great school and I know this because I am very much involved with what's going on with my kids. The teachers that have taught my children have all been very professional yet caring. I like this school and its leadership, but it would be nice if we could have a new building.
—Submitted by Sheila Taylor, a parent

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading/Language Arts

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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.

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading/Language Arts

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students	51%
African American	38%
Hispanic	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	n/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students	36%
African American	19%
Hispanic	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Students with disabilities	n/a

Science

All Students	62%
African American	44%
Hispanic	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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.

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students	34%
African American	41%
Hispanic	n/a
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	n/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students	39%
African American	47%
Hispanic	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	n/a

Science

All Students	47%
African American	53%
Hispanic	n/a
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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.