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Robert E Ellis Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 601 students

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Posted October 6, 2012

Has teachers who shouldn't be teaching...non-caring, aloof, and petty. No help beyond the bell. Thank goodness Poe is gone, but some of the same attitudes still prevail.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2008

I have to agree. The teachers could do a better job of returning calls & getting the children extra help. There are a few great ones, but the majorty of the staff seem to have lost their joy of teaching and just there to collect a check. Our teachers need to make more money and be given breaks so they do not get burned out. I believe that they should make learning fun again.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2006

Overall this school is Wondeful. It has pep rallies and the support at ball games from the students are wonderful. Grades, teachers, some of the food, classes and everything else is wonderfully great! Mrs. Poe makes her school what it is. A safe educational disciplined enviroment.
—Submitted by Lola Lofnagle, a former student


Posted May 17, 2005

First of all, mrs.Poe is the best thing that has happened to this school, but unfortunly, the teachers are very critical, not caring of students who need extra help, and they do not return calls from parents concerned about their childrens problems they are having in what ever subject. It is a same that our public school teachers have seem to have given up, and stop caring. Our children are the ones to pay the price for their lack of caring.
—Submitted by 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 43% in 2012.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading/Language Arts

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

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%
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.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading/Language Arts

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

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

200 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
77%
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.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
62%
Reading/Language Arts

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

233 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

233 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
76%
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 Students78%
African American41%
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities58%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students82%
African American71%
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities71%

Science

All Students80%
African American65%
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged72%
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 Students72%
African American75%
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities20%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students75%
African American58%
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities30%

Science

All Students91%
African American100%
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
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 Students69%
African American40%
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities24%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students72%
African American38%
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities53%

Science

All Students88%
African American44%
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities59%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%
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 Students100%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a

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 88% 68%
Black 8% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 5%
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 12%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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Phone: (615) 264-6093

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