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Rhea Central Elementary School

Public | K-8 | 1329 students

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Posted August 8, 2008

I believe this school is excellent. The teachers are very qualified and take their job very seriously. The children appear to enjoy school. It has a real family atmosphere . I am retired but still have fond memories of the time that I worked at this school.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 24, 2008

My child loves this school and what it has to offer.
—Submitted by lorie taylor, a parent


Posted November 17, 2007

Best school in Daytontenn
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2007

Don't do enough in the way of bullying and stuff that goes on inside the school...the teachers are too demanding on the kids and don't give them enough time to gather their things,also they don't have enough time for lunch.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2007

We have lived all over the country and are thrilled with Rhea Central. The leadership makes it a safe and fun place to learn. My children have excelled and are well prepared for high school. I would gladly recommend it to anyone
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 30, 2006

Rhea Central Elementary School is a great place to send your kids. There is such dedication from the teachers there. They really care about what happens to each child. It is a wonderful learning environment, and I would absolutely recommend it to any parent.
—Submitted by a teacher


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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading/Language Arts

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

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
42%

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 43% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
30%
Reading/Language Arts

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

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
33%
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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
26%
Reading/Language Arts

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

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
43%
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.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
42%
Reading/Language Arts

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

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
35%

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.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
28%
Reading/Language Arts

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

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
43%

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.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
28%
Reading/Language Arts

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

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

194 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
50%

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

All Students53%
African Americann/a
Hispanic40%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities33%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students44%
African Americann/a
Hispanic13%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities20%

Science

All Students59%
African Americann/a
Hispanic27%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities40%
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 Students28%
African Americann/a
Hispanic27%
White29%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities0%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students28%
African Americann/a
Hispanic20%
White29%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities0%

Science

All Students23%
African Americann/a
Hispanic7%
White26%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities6%
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 Students66%
African Americann/a
Hispanic91%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities46%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students52%
African Americann/a
Hispanic36%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities36%

Science

All Students51%
African Americann/a
Hispanic27%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged43%
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 Students65%
African Americann/a
Hispanic62%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities11%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students58%
African Americann/a
Hispanic54%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities21%

Science

All Students56%
African Americann/a
Hispanic54%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities11%
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 Students38%
African Americann/a
Hispanic38%
White37%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities24%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students38%
African Americann/a
Hispanic38%
White38%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities18%

Science

All Students50%
African Americann/a
Hispanic44%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities18%
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
White29%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities20%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students43%
African Americann/a
Hispanic46%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities15%

Science

All Students52%
African Americann/a
Hispanic55%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities20%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

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 Students100%
African Americann/a
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
White 90% 68%
Hispanic 8% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Black 1% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 84%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1005 Delaware Av
Dayton, TN 37321
Phone: (423) 775-7842

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