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Pickwick Southside School

Public | PK-8 | 245 students

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Posted February 25, 2010

Pickwick Southside is on the way to the top! Great staff that care for all children! The changes being made to make the campus a safe and secure learning environment are much needed! Keep up the hard work.


Posted July 24, 2009

pwss is such a great school .it is small but great ,i like it small because you know most of the teachers,staff,and students.the principal is great too.i have been going there since kindergarden and i love it there.i know changes are going to be made this school year i am excited about them.


Posted May 9, 2009

Wonderful school! Fabulous teachers and students. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2009

I am proud of the hard work by the parents, teachers, students, and the principal to make our school a family. I am proud to be a teacher at Southside. Debbie
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 29, 2009

The school & teachers are still great. It's the principal that needs to go.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2008

Everything about this school is great. The teacher to student ratio is wonderful. The staff is caring and eager to see children learn.
—Submitted by Pam, a parent


Posted January 2, 2008

Great small school in a great small town! people talk badly about it but i am very proud i have a child there now and will have another one in a few years there also. Go Eagles!
—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 55% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
68%
Reading/Language Arts

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

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
80%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
21%
Reading/Language Arts

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

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

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 54% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
0%
Reading/Language Arts

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

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
24%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
12%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading/Language Arts

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

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
37%
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.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
5%
Reading/Language Arts

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

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
53%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
26%
Reading/Language Arts

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

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
56%
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 Students69%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students58%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students88%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged88%
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 Students55%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students59%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students69%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged67%
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 Students81%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students73%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students85%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged78%
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 Students30%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students70%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students65%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged62%
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 Students18%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White18%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students27%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students41%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged40%
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 Students40%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students47%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students73%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged73%
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 100% 68%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black 0% 25%
Hispanic N/A 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1970 Hwy 57
Counce, TN 38326
Phone: (731) 689-5185

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