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Montgomery Central High School

Public | 9-12 | 920 students

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3 stars

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Posted October 13, 2011

Once upon a time, this was the best school in the area. We spent a lot of money buying land in the area in order for our children to go to this school. It offered incredible programs including a marksmanship program that our son was particularly interested in. HOWEVER, shortly after we bought our home, Clarksville in its infinite "wisdom" decided that this would be the perfect place to ship the inner city kids so that there would be more diversity. The resulting fights and racial unrest caused not only our family, but several of our friends to remove our children and they are now home schooled. The policy of "the students should adapt", should not include violence and being ignored in favor of the "new" kids. Specificaly, we were told that all of the remedial classes were reserved to assist the newly bussed in kids and our son was simply going to have to struggle. God love the home school program that we are now involved in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2009

Leadership is lacking at this school and the teaching my children received was very uneven. Personal experience with some teaching staff was extremely unprofessional. A small school like this one doesn't afford much choice when teachers aren't meeting your child's need. And the principal is doing very little to weed out those teachers who are just 'biding their time,' while they waste the precious time of the students they here to inspire.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2009

this is the best school in the Montgomery County School System if I do say so myself. All the teachers care a lot about their students and everyone is as sweet as could be. no other school in this county can beat MCHS
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 22, 2009

A very down to earth school. the teachers here care about student development. A very tight knit community where people have good values. This is where we wanted to go when we moved to Clarksville and we love it here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2008

this school is a great learning environment ment, and it is fun to learn here. The teachers and principles work with you and help you every step of the way to get into a good college
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 5, 2008

I have been a student at MCHS for four years and I do not believe I could be better off anywhere else. While some of the faculty is perhaps not the most involved or encouraging we have many teachers who are top of the line. We have an excellent math team as well as various other clubs and organizations. It is an overall excellent school!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 6, 2007

Central is a very poor school. The staff and faculty are not very respectful of the students. They seem to think kids are nobody's. My child has been to 6 different schools and this is by far the worse. I hope to move out of this school district soon. Would not recommend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2007

Montgomery Central High School is a great school, the curricular activities they have are fantastic, JROTC, Band, Sports; they're all fabulous. I'm a student there, and the teachers are great; they're one of a kind.
—Submitted by Perry, a student


Posted November 7, 2005

MCHS is a great school. I attended there and so do my 2 children. The discipline is strict but the school is safe. I believe the staff cares and wants to get to know the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2005

MCHS is a good school if your child does not have any learning disabilities. If they do, they target them as trouble makers, and do their upmost to get them out of their school. I have had 3 children go through, 2 with disabilities, both had trouble, 1 was expelled, and they tried hard on the other, the 3rd child was a B honor roll, and no disabilities, had no problems. They are partial and discriminating, if at all possible, if your child has a learning disibility, do not send them to this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2004

MCHS is a rural school with a very supportive faculty and staff. Students receive individual attention and many of the teachers live in the area so their own children can attend Central. It offers a variety of sports and extra curricular activites for all students. The JROTC program has won a national championship and is the best in the county. The Parent-Advisory committee is an excellent way for parents to get involved with MCHS. They often ask the parents to participate in school activities and events. Both of my children went through the Central network and have become wonderful, successful adults because of the care they were given at MCHS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2003

Central is a wonderful school. It has a terrific atmostphere and the faculty there is outstanding. I wouldn't want my children to go elsewhere
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 62% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
55%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 66% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
73%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 23% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
32%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 2% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 67% in 2012.

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
68%
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 19% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
6%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 55% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
72%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 63% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
68%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 10% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%
English I

The state average for English I was 27% 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 20% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
10%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 27% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
23%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 46% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 40% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%
English I

The state average for English I was 21% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 97% in 2010.

2010

 
 
99%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%
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 24% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 14% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 34% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 32% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 17% 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 Students69%
African American75%
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

Biology I

All Students78%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Students24%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Students70%
African American73%
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities27%
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 Students22%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities19%

Algebra II

All Students61%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students63%
African American47%
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities39%

English 2

All Students65%
African American42%
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities21%

English 3

All Students17%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White18%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English I

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 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
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students27%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students61%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Students53%
African American43%
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities10%

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/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
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students4%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White5%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/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 88% 68%
Black 8% 25%
Hispanic 3% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 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 34%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3955 Hwy 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
Phone: (931) 387-3201

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