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Dayton City Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 777 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 14, 2013

Excellent school, outstanding teachers who are committed to our children's educations (we have three attending currently), administration is involved and committed to their teachers and the students. It truly is like sending our kids to a free private school! We are completely satisfied!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2010

Tough curriculum, caring teachers, on-site administrators, involved school board, it's private school quality at a public school price.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 13, 2004

Every teacher is highly qualified and totally concerned with the children's learning and welfare. The administration is outstanding and involved. In the twenty-nine years I've worked at Dayton City School, I've witmessed that every staff member puts the children first. It's an exceptional learning environment. The library is outstanding and the technology is incomparable even in much larger school systems. For my own two children it was like a private school education, one they value even more now that they are adults.
—Submitted by a teacher


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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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading/Language Arts

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

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
62%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading/Language Arts

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
49%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
32%
Reading/Language Arts

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
54%

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

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
42%
Reading/Language Arts

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

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
57%

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

The state average for Math was 45% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
31%
Reading/Language Arts

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
72%

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 37% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
3%

2010

 
 
14%
Reading/Language Arts

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

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
66%

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 Students58%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities40%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students40%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities10%

Science

All Students76%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities70%
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 Students53%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students54%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged68%
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 Students67%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students67%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged63%
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 Students47%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students60%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students71%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged60%
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 Students59%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities8%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students69%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities17%

Science

All Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities8%
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 Students56%
African Americann/a
Hispanic45%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students77%
African Americann/a
Hispanic70%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged64%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
72%
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 Students38%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged27%

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 84% 68%
Hispanic 8% 5%
Black 6% 25%
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 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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520 Cherry St
Dayton, TN 37321
Phone: (423) 775-8414

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