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Centennial Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 777 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 16, 2012

I have one child who went from Kindergarten thru 5th grade with great experiences every year. My younger son is nox in 3rd grade and has had a great experience each year. We have had different teachers with both sons and have been pleased. The administration is supportive and the office is friendly. My oldest was well prepared for Middle School when he left Centennial. As an educator myself, I highly recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2009

My son is in kindergarten and the teacher is awsome. He loves going in there everyday never cries about not wanting to go like he did last year when he was in preschool. I heard some bad things about the school when I first enrolled him but I have found none of that true in fact I think its the best school. The school has helped him to become independent. Now the only bad thing I can say about it is that the drop off situation in the morning is ridiculous my son gets a tardy almost once a week .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2009

I feel that my child is gaining a quality education by attending Centennial
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2008

My daughter went to this school and we had nothing but heart ache from it she started in kindergarten,and from day one til the last day there was always something ,even after meeting and such with other staff things never got better for her or us ,The school was set in haveing things there way and not focuseing on the big picture,providing whatever help they could .So we changed her to another school and not to my surprise things were better from day one .To be honest I will never send any of my childern to this school ever again .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2008

My son is not zoned for this school. But, I had heard some people say this was an excellent school. So, I registered him to this school for Kindergarten. He has been at this school for first grade, Primer and now he will be in the second grade. I love this school. I like the layout, the teachers and the principal. It's amazing to me that the principal knows each and every child. To me, she is by far the best principal. I feel like my child is safe here. He has had only one problem with a student bullying him and the teachers took care of it. It is not the teachers responsibility to disipline the kids, but they will for the safety of the other children. I blame parents for their kids behavior. But, this school is by far the best!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

I have 3 children which have gone or will go to this school,my oldest child is now in high school and still goes back to see her teachers they are like friends and family to her.This is a great school and I would not want my children to go anywhere else in the area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2007

they are very good to my kids and they make sure the kids are taken care of.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2007

When my daughter came home the first day of school caring, I knew we were in for a very long year. Besides her teachers lack of benevolence towards my chides needs, there were two occasions my daughter was denied phone access when she was not feeling well and I had to take he to the after hours clinic. My children no long attend this school. I would rather pay Teuton for a private education than subject her to what Centennial has to offer.
—Submitted by J Massie, a parent


Posted May 24, 2005

The staff is so friendly and caring. They honestly take their time with the students and help them reach there goals and understand what they are learning. My boy started here when he was 5 years old and he had learned so much in so little time. He never went to headstart or daycare. So they made learning fun for him. I would recemend any child to this school.
—Submitted by Beth Hess, a parent


Posted April 29, 2005

This school has an excellent academic program. The teachers that my child had were very concerned about my child's achievement. My daughter flourished in this structured, yet nurturing environment.
—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.

About these ratings

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.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
64%
Reading/Language Arts

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

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
74%
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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
47%
Reading/Language Arts

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

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
59%
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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
40%
Reading/Language Arts

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

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%
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 Students68%
African American46%
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities39%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students58%
African American36%
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities44%

Science

All Students76%
African American46%
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities47%
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 Students58%
African American40%
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities27%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students64%
African American60%
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities7%

Science

All Students66%
African American60%
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities13%
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 American31%
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities29%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students68%
African American63%
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities36%

Science

All Students78%
African American69%
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities43%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 68%
Black 10% 25%
Hispanic 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%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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198 Upper Lake Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
Phone: (615) 446-0355

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