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Halls Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 841 students

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Posted October 21, 2009

I have 2 children enrolled in this school. it is an terrific school. The teachers are wonderful and always there if you need them. Both of my children are in the xl program and love it. I attended ripley schools and trust me this school is the best around.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

I have a son in Kindergarten at Halls Elementary and our experience has been nothing short of wonderful! All of the staff is very helpful , the principal greats everyone each day as they walk in the door. Drop off and dismissal is very well organized. My son is struggling to learn some of the basic skills of kindergarten and there is a program from 1pm-2:30pm for him to get extra help.
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Posted July 27, 2009

I believe one reviewer here has an axe to grind. I attended this school as a child and now my 4 children attend here. The teachers are well tenured, and the principal has ran this school as a tight ship since I was a child there. The school has some of the best scores in the state above all other TN schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2009

I have a daughter finishing second grade at this school. This school is a fantastic school. There are great teachers and faculty. I am very proud to send my child to this school.
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Posted February 9, 2009

This is not a good school. All they are interested in is school ratings. I think most all the teachers hate their jobs and the students as well at the principal. If you are trying to raise a child with good morals values this is not the place for them. There is no reinforcement in school for the values you are teaching at home. If you do not have to send your child there I would not recommend it.


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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.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
58%
Reading/Language Arts

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

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%
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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
30%
Reading/Language Arts

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

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
55%
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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
7%
Reading/Language Arts

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

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
60%

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.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
14%
Reading/Language Arts

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

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
54%
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 Students54%
African American33%
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities69%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students45%
African American40%
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities38%

Science

All Students80%
African American63%
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities75%
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 Students52%
African American38%
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities29%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students51%
African American31%
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities36%

Science

All Students69%
African American48%
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities50%
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 Students54%
African American22%
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities29%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students48%
African American30%
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities29%

Science

All Students68%
African American35%
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities21%
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 Students29%
African American11%
Hispanicn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities0%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students54%
African American32%
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities17%

Science

All Students76%
African American53%
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged68%
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

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

English 2

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/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 74% 68%
Black 23% 25%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
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 65%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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601 Carmen St
Halls, TN 38040
Phone: (731) 836-9651

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