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Dodson Branch Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 216 students

 

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Posted November 14, 2011

So glad to live in the community with such a great school with a excellent group of teachers


Posted December 6, 2007

Great teachers/small atmosphere/ more one on one with students


Posted May 31, 2005

This is a great school. The scores are way up from what is shown. The teachers really know and support each student. discipline is improved and the school has brought on reading literacy programs that are really boosting the ability of individual students. If the school board would allocate the same support and money for this school (which has a better tax base, and is therefore bringng in more district tax support than others) this school could expand and have more teachers and students (who would value being nearer their homes with less bus time) and could expand the band, P. E. and music programs, along with facilities to better support its needs. As it is, it is the best k-8 offering in the district. The only problems the school really has is due to narrow mindedness of a few county board members. Parental support is good!
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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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading/Language Arts

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

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
86%
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.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
39%
Reading/Language Arts

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

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
13%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
55%

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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
31%
Reading/Language Arts

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

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
45%

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

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading/Language Arts

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

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
68%

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 45% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
26%
Reading/Language Arts

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

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
60%

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 37% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading/Language Arts

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

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
72%

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

All Students33%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students22%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students67%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged70%
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 Students31%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students38%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students63%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged57%
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 Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students52%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students61%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged47%
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 Students42%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students36%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students55%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged52%
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 Students48%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students19%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students52%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged58%
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 Students50%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students30%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students55%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged58%
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 94% 67%
Hispanic 4% 6%
Black 2% 24%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 75%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Gail Myers

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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16221 Dodson Branch Hw
Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: (931) 268-0761

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