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Nannie Berry Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 517 students

 
 
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Posted May 18, 2012

The teachers at NBE are excellent. That being said, the morale is so low it's palpable. The Principal is very difficult to work with and cold. There is some parent involvement, but not much. We lose good teachers because of our administrator, who rules everything with an iron fist. This could be a great school, it's very diverse and has a very talented group of educators, but it won't be until Dr. Kimble retires.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2011

We love Nannie Berry. Our son was in Kindergarten last year. He did amazing! The teachers were awesome. My sons teacher was great about keeping us informed. There was always something going on at the school. It was a fun time while learning!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2010

Nannie Berry does well on state testing. I believe this is due to the dedication and focus by the respective teachers and prinicple. There is no free flow of ideas and conversation. The culture in this school is oppressive and teachers and parents are intimidated by the prinicple. As anywhere, the quality of education can change from classroom classroom. That is definitely the case at NB. Some teachers show concern others find it difficult to be even friendly to the children when giving instruction.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2009

nannie berry is an excellent school. The teachers are caring and truly interested in the development of their student. the children are tought to be respectful and friendships are easily formed. the class sizes are small enough for the teachers to focus on students needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2007

I have two children who have attended Nannie Berry and it is absolutely one of the best schools in Sumner County. Dr Kimble is a gem and the office staff is very helpful also.Low turnover rate for teachers, most have been there awhile.If you can get you children into teh afterschool program, The Berry Patch, it is great, if not try KinderCare.The parental involvement is at its maximum. I would never leave this school.
—Submitted by Tia Bray, a parent


Posted April 25, 2006

This school, along with the teachers and principal is top notch. I would not transfer my child to any other school in this district. The front office staff is friendly and helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2005

My daughter came here at what was to be the beginning of her 2nd grade year. She was attending what we thought was a very good private school. But, after the first week the teacher showed concern with her progress and test scores and she was put back into the 1st grade after it was discussed with me and her father. After the first 6 weeks my daughter was reading an entire book and making 100's on spelling tests. Thanks Mrs. Koutny... your the best. Nannie Berry is a great school. They really care about their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2005

At first we had heard that this was a great school, and the academic part is great. The teachers are excellent, however; in this last year the principal has started to become more authoritive. Recently she installed a rule where children cannot talk during lunch until they have finished their lunch. She cut the recess time from 30 minutes to 20. She limits the number and type of field trips.(2)There is absolutly no parent involvement whatsoever. The principal simply will not listen. Last month, after a strenuous phone campain over 100 parents showed up to voice concerns over some rules, other meetings were planned, but no results were accomplished. We are the only school in the county that had no Thnksgvg. Lunch with parents. A lot of parents and teachers are afraid of the principal and will not speak out. It is getting worse every week.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2005

When we moved, our son transfered from Jack Anderson to Nannie Berry. We are very pleased with Nannie Berry. The school is not overly crowded and it has a real family atmosphere. Ms Amy Lancater is a new 3rd grade teacher and she is so organized and involved in each child's progress. We use the after school child care program called Berry Patch Child Care and they are the best. My son gets lots of exercise playing freeze tag and other fun games and he still has time to do creative projects. The staff is flexible and involved with my son's care. I am very satisfied with every interaction I have had with this school.
—Submitted by Kim H., a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

My daughter has attended Nannie Berry for 3 years. The teachers are a great asset to the school. My daughter's teachers showed concern when my daughter forgot her reading glassses and when she had the flu. Mrs.Kimble is also a excellent principal. She takes time each school year to meet the parents.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
64%
Reading/Language Arts

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
79%

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

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
37%
Reading/Language Arts

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

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
61%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
63%
Reading/Language Arts

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

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
75%

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 43% in 2012.

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Reading/Language Arts

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

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Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

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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 Students60%
African American40%
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities47%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students39%
African American33%
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities27%

Science

All Students73%
African American53%
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged64%
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

Math

All Students60%
African American57%
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities43%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students69%
African American71%
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities29%

Science

All Students74%
African American64%
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged58%
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 Students66%
African American42%
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities39%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students70%
African American67%
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities46%

Science

All Students80%
African American50%
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities46%
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 Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 80% 67%
Black 12% 24%
Hispanic 5% 6%
Asian 2% 2%
Two or more races 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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