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Oakmont Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 704 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 30, 2012

My daughter attended this school for kindergarten, I LOVED her teacher (Miss Jennifer Nolan) but I cant stand the school! I have heard the teachers yelling at the children when no parents were around--and there are many who choose favorites. I pulled my daughter out after her first year here,and I refuse to send any more children in the future! We did get lucky, however, with Miss Jennifer. My daughter LOVED her!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2007

Oakmont is a great school. Our son is in Kindergarten and he absolutely loves it. His teacher is Mrs. Spann and she had been teaching Kindergarten for 31 years. You could not ask for a more qualified Teacher. He can hardly wait to get back to school after breaks. Oakmont makes learning fun and the Teachers and Staff are amazing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

This is the first year that my children have attended OES. The school has excellent academic programs for all levels. They have programs to help with children who maybe falling a little behind on their work, which allows extra practice on specific subjects. Their extracurricular activities are amazing. I have found that they do more to keep the children more interested in school than any other school in our county. The teachers, principal, and staff see to it that all students try their best at everything that they do. They encourage the children to give it their best shot and nothing less. They also let the children get involved in simple 'jobs'. The children are allowed to be office workers, library helpers, helpers for the younger or new students, and jobs that help keep the school clean. Excellent school, in my opinion!
—Submitted by Tracy, a parent


Posted November 18, 2004

Excellent School. Great faculty.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2004

Oakmont Elementary is by far THE best school in middle Tennessee. Our children are all grown now but they all 3 attended Oakmont and my family at the time was very blessed to have such an outstanding teaching staff and support group to guide our children. Especially since we were newcomers to the area after moving here from Michigan. But my fears and worries were soon a thing of the past after meeting the teachers, office staff and principal Mrs. Thomas. I still go back now and then for visits and it is always a pleasure to see old friends and touch base with a place that is very near and dear to my heart because Oakmont gave my children the firm foundation they needed as far as education and the promise for their future. Thank you Oakmont for your years of caring for our children. May God truly bless you.
—Submitted by Melody Nettles, a parent


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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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading/Language Arts

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

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
58%
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

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading/Language Arts

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

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
56%

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 54% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
42%
Reading/Language Arts

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

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
57%
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 Students47%
African American38%
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities32%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students42%
African American29%
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities28%

Science

All Students77%
African American58%
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities60%
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 Students55%
African American33%
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities18%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students55%
African American25%
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities18%

Science

All Students80%
African American50%
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
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 Students73%
African American71%
Hispanic73%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities53%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students72%
African American83%
Hispanic73%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities59%

Science

All Students83%
African American72%
Hispanic82%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities53%
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 71% 68%
Black 17% 25%
Hispanic 10% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 59%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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630 Hwy 46 South
Dickson, TN 37055
Phone: (615) 446-2435

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