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Austin Peay Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 705 students

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Posted January 15, 2010

This is a wonderful school. My children love it there and do not want to go to the middle school in the fall. The teachers and the administration are all so supportive and are willing to go the extra mile to meet your needs. Couldn't ask for a better school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2010

This is a wonderful school. My children love it there and do not want to go to the middle school in the fall. The teachers and the administration are all so supportive and are willing to go the extra mile to meet your needs. Couldn't ask for a better school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2009

The reviews dated 9/09 may be the opinions of those parents, but I do not believe are reflective of the majority of the parents. As the mother of five children, I've been through many classes. AES has a very supportive staff from the office to the library. They care about our children and our community. We should all walk just one day in their shoes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

The teachers are awesome but the principal makes them miserable!! The principal is uncooperative, controlling and RUDE to staff and parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2009

I am not happy with this school.The assistant principal is horrible! So is the principal. The teachers are ok, but not the best.If you want my opinoin dont go too this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2008

This is my daughter's 5th year at Austin Peay and we are so impressed with everyting and everyone at this school. The only down side to our experience at Austin Peay is that she will be going to middle school next year. That makes us sad. We will miss AES so much. Everyone here just goes that extra mile to make school such a pleasant learning experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2008

This is 'our' first year at AES coming from a private school in Memphis. I cannot stress how wonderful theteachers and staff are! The first day we enrolled, I loved the bright walls and positive overall appearance of the halls...and the entire school for that matter! It has been over a month and my son loves it (as we do also!) The SACC is well organized and my husband and I are so happy we made this decision. Thank you!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2008

This is wonderful school. My son is in kidergarten and loves it. The teachers and staff are great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 1, 2007

My son started kindergarten at APE this year and I could not have asked for a better teacher or school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2007

From the principal down to the Administrative Assistants who great you at the front door, I'm very impressed by this new school(3 years old) and my daughter has a great time. She looks forward to going to school every day and has learned a lot compared to her last school which was a Blue Ribbon and nationally recognized school.
—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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading/Language Arts

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

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
48%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
25%
Reading/Language Arts

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

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
39%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading/Language Arts

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

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
51%

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 43% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/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.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students35%
African American14%
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities23%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students27%
African American5%
Hispanicn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilities15%

Science

All Students55%
African American27%
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged41%
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 Students41%
African American17%
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students51%
African American17%
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students54%
African American25%
Hispanicn/a
White68%
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 Students57%
African American31%
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities31%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students60%
African American42%
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities38%

Science

All Students56%
African American27%
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged39%
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 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

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

English 2

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/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 71% 68%
Black 27% 25%
Hispanic 2% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 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 55%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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474 Academic Dr
Covington, TN 38019
Phone: (901) 475-5121

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