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Benny C. Bills Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 713 students

 

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Posted April 9, 2010

My children are suppose to go to this school. However, because of the lack of leadership by the principals and teacher my children now go to Guild Elementary. Guild is the best school in Sumner County. I don't like Benny Bills Elementary School. They are only there to collect a pay check not to help the students or the parents of this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2008

I have a child that is going to be starting here in the fall. I was weary at first to register her here because of all the horror stories of lice, and horrible teachers. I went to have her pre-registered and I was wowed!. This is a great school and better than the Hendersonville school that most Sumner County residents swear by.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2008

I believe this school has a nice atmosphere for the kids, but if you take the children out of this school and put them into a Metro, Wilson, Rutherford, or Smith county school after attending this school you will find that your child is at least 1/2 a year behind even though thier grades were perfect at Benny Bills. Because of this education postdeterminite I have given the school 2 stars... not my favorite for a real education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2008

My family and I feel that Benny C Bills is the best school in Sumner County. They have such a wonderful atmosphere for the students. I always tell parents to send their child there. You can tell the school staff love their jobs and have the students best interest in their daily activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2007

I really like this school, it has done a lot of things to help my daughter. My son has done great there too. The only thing I think they need to work on is children that doesn't learn as fast as other children. My daughter has been there since the school opened and this is her last year there, now we are going to middle school. My son has a few more years there and I know he will learn a lot there, the staff is great and so is the principal. It is a great school.
—Submitted by becky, a parent


Posted June 1, 2007

This is an excellent school. My children have been there for 3 years. They have some of the best teachers. The music teacher is fabulous. The principal and staff go above and beyond to make you a part of the process. I can't say enough. Great great school. We were going to move out of the district a year ago and decided not to move solely because of the school. We love it.
—Submitted by Michael Sircy, 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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
51%
Reading/Language Arts

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

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
60%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
28%
Reading/Language Arts

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

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
52%

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 54% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
20%
Reading/Language Arts

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

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
44%
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 Students75%
African American60%
Hispanic69%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities79%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students52%
African American40%
Hispanic54%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities43%

Science

All Students75%
African American68%
Hispanic77%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities54%
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 American28%
Hispanic30%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities11%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students31%
African American3%
Hispanic30%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities11%

Science

All Students52%
African American38%
Hispanic40%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged47%
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 Students44%
African American33%
Hispanic20%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities17%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students36%
African American5%
Hispanic20%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities10%

Science

All Students51%
African American14%
Hispanic30%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities10%
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 65% 67%
Black 24% 24%
Hispanic 10% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 76%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ken Henderson
Fax number
  • (615) 451-6575

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1030 Union School Rd
Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone: (615) 451-6577

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