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Mount Pisgah Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 1143 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 16, 2007

This is the most Mickey Mouse run school I have ever seen. Each week my kids come home with one more ridiculous rule. Don't punish every child for what a few have done. This is echoed each week with more punishments for all of the students when a few are the problem. This is the reason we will not be back for another school year. The leadership need to learn how to lead - it's a school - not a prison. The teachers, for the most part, are very good, but the rest is a joke. PTA membership does not mean the parents are involved! The parents showing up to help is involvement.
—Submitted by Kim Siano, a parent


Posted July 15, 2005

If your child has any special education needs such as an IEP, you can forget this school--they don't have a clue as to what is going on although they may have good intentions. There are some good teachers, but overall, I think needs more leadership and education of teachers regarding IEP or special education needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2005

This school year has been the worst ever. We are pulling our son out of Mt. Pisgah because he has not been challenged academically at all. I feel sorry for those individuals who cannot afford to send their children to private schools to get them out of there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 30, 2004

Mount pisgah middle is a fine and brilliant school. This excellent school offers band, chorus, gym, art, speacial education, and other fine academics! I hope you enjoy this school as much as I do!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2004

It may not be the highest ranked or have the most awards, but Mt. Pisgah middle is one heck of a school! I go here now and absolutely love it. They have given me oppurtunities that no other school can! I wouldnt trade it for anything. We have an amazing PTA and the nicest, most caring teachers that you will ever meet!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 9, 2003

We are very pleased with this school so far. Our son is in the 7th grade and seems to realy enjoy the school. The teachers are spending time with the students helping them to be the best they can be.
—Submitted by a parent


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 54% in 2012.

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n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
32%
Reading/Language Arts

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
51%
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.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
27%
Reading/Language Arts

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

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
47%
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.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
24%
Reading/Language Arts

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

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
51%

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 37% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
27%
Reading/Language Arts

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

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

184 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
59%
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 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 Students49%
African American35%
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities62%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students69%
African American59%
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities57%

Science

All Students66%
African American57%
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities46%
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 Students51%
African American43%
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities33%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students45%
African American37%
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities38%

Science

All Students57%
African American50%
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities25%
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 Students18%
African American19%
Hispanic9%
White20%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities14%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students45%
African American39%
Hispanic25%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities38%

Science

All Students50%
African American46%
Hispanic27%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities43%
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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%
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 Students100%
African American100%
Hispanicn/a
White100%
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
Black 56% 25%
White 33% 68%
Hispanic 6% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 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 33%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1444 Pisgah Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
Phone: (901) 756-2386

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