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Homestead Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 846 students

 

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Posted January 19, 2011

Robin Perry is one of the absolute WORST principals ever. She doesn't like the kids, the teachers, or the parents. I really have no idea how she keeps her job.... I guess Central Office just doesn't want to know. Kids are not motivated to be there or to do their best and it is clear that they are miserable. It is a sad place to be. Ms. Perry HAS to be in control of everything --- can you say insecure? The teachers have just given up because nothing changes. Get her out of there and you may salvage the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2009

I love the school, beautiful. The teachers and staff are great. The principal is wonderful also. My son has learned so much in just the first 6 weeks of school. So glad I decided to take him to Homestead
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2009

We relocated from another city and bought a home zoned for HES. After speaking to numerous sources I knew which school I wanted my children in. I haven't been disappointed yet and we have ben here for three years now. I am now volunteering with the AR program and I see the day to day interactions between the teachers and the students. 98% of the teachers are doing an excellent job! And with any job you will have a couple of personalities that aren't what they should be. This school sets a high standard for education and any contact I have had with Mrs. Perry has been nothing but professional and goal oriented. She had a mess to clean up and I think the school has been so much better the last three years!! Its my fellow parents who aren't accustomed to change that continue to be the problem.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2008

The academics may be good but the environment is horrible, especially under the leadership of the principal Robin Perry. The school is not at all what it used to be. I would venture to say academics will begin to suffer in a few years under the current leadership and with good teachers and kids leaving. My advice: RUN. Do not put your child in this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 17, 2008

I think if more parents knew what went on in this school that they would not have the rating they have. There is bulling going on and some kind of fight everyday there. Open your eyes people and start investigating...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2007

Overall, this is one of the better schools in the county. However, schools in this area are hampered by too much emphasis on student test scores such as the TCAP. It seems that education stops in late April when the TCAP is completed. From then on, it is mostly field trips or reward trips. If this follows through for children in all grades, then by the end of the 8th grade, our children would have missed an entire year of education! I would prefer that Cumberland County undergo a paradigm shift and adopt what most school systems have adopted: a K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 based school system. Also, get away from merely teaching a test and teach children how to read, perform mathematical operations, and develop a more rigorous scientific curriculum.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2007

HES is awesome. All teachers push excellence, but are also willing to go the extra mile to see that their students get there. Staff is hard working, friendly, and motivating. I am thankful that my child gets to attend HES!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2006

Every school can always improve,however under the watch of Mrs.Aarona VanWinkle this school just keeps getting better and better.Some of the best educators in the state work here. Much welcomed parental involvment and volunteers, boosters and PTO. Something for everyone where extracurricular activities are concerned. Debate teams, 4-H, Beta, FCA, yearbook staff, student council and class representives,band, Art club, football,tennis,basketball,track and cross-country, Chess team, softball,volleyball,and the list goes on. The new greenhouse,science lab, computer lab, and library are just waiting for the new clubs to get going very soon.Teachers work great together and encourage everyone to get involved. After school and morning tutoring and peer mediators. Kids helping each other teaches many things you can't get in a book. If Homestead isn't one of the best it will be with Mrs.VanWinkle caring for the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2004

Great school!Has a good toutoring program in the afternoon and some mornings for children that are having trouble.Also many great clubs and activities that students can get involved in.One of the best elementary band programs in the county.Also might I add,HES has an a great principal and vice principal(Great job Mr.Smith)Great test scores and a friendly environment.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
59%
Reading/Language Arts

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

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading/Language Arts

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

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
60%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
64%
Reading/Language Arts

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

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
69%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
36%
Reading/Language Arts

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

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
65%

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

The state average for Math was 45% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
58%
Reading/Language Arts

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
76%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
70%
Reading/Language Arts

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

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%
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 Students73%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students62%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students87%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged86%
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 Students62%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities100%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students72%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities50%

Science

All Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities90%
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 Students71%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students83%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
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 Students63%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students79%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students79%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged75%
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 Students87%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students79%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
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 Students85%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students72%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students80%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged76%
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
Hispanic 78% 6%
White 21% 67%
Two or more races 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Black 0% 24%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Robin Perry
Fax number
  • (931) 456-8342

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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3889 Hwy 127 South
Crossville, TN 38572
Phone: (931) 456-8344

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