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Dupont Tyler Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 662 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 24, 2010

My son is in his 4th year now, and I have grown very fond of this school. There are some really great teachers there, and the new Principal has really turned things around.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

The school is like the Military without education. If they would give the children challening work these kids would not have some much idle time to get into trouble.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2009

My son is just starting Dupont-Tyler as a fifth grader this year. From what I have seen so far, the school seems pretty nice. He and I are both excited that they offer both a band and orchestra program. His teachers seem to be just the right balance of compassionate, yet firm. Unlike other posts, my son has been bringing home homework pretty much every night (except Wed, which his teacher doesn't give that night). One of his teachers even gave the parents her personal cell phone number to call if any problems or questions. There also seems to be a good deal of parental involvement. They try to offer fun rewards for the students, such as school dances. The building/facilities leave something to be desired, but it is my belief that you can learn anywhere as long as the student is willing to do the work required.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2008

My son is in the sixth grade. He has homework, sometimes a lot, sometimes a little. My son is in the band and loves it! The teachers give him a lot of individual help and are great with communication. We are thrilled to be at this school and find everyone to be great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2008

My son will be going into 6th grade this year and I have to agree with the other to parents about homework, education..., I do agree that Ms. Cutsinger is wonderful and the few members of the staff that I have met our great too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2005

Dupont Tyler has been a great chance for me to get a great education. Our teachers are the best you can get. Right now I am taking 3 highschool credit classes and I have already passed algebra for a highschool credit last year in the 7th grade.Thats how great my teachers are. They help me learn. Thanks to them, I had some of the highest TCAP scores in the state last year. I truley think it is the best school in the McGavock cluster. We have one of the best band progams in the state, which I am also in. I played football last year and this year and i know we have a great athletic program. They also let kids be leaders. I have been on student council since I came to 5th grade. Our school is just wonderful.
—Submitted by Connor Oakes, a student


Posted August 19, 2005

My child never has homework. I am not impressed with the education my child is receiving at all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2005

No art classes and very little, if any, phys. ed. My son is smart and 6th grade right now, but never has any homework or writing assignments. They do have band. Frankly, I'm not impressed with the education he's getting.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2004

Great school! Has great staff and principals, Mrs. Cutsinger is an amazing person, so is assistant principal, Mr. Cathey!
—Submitted by Heather Gonzales, a former student


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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 54% in 2012.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
22%
Reading/Language Arts

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

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
26%
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.

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
23%
Reading/Language Arts

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

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
30%
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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
26%
Reading/Language Arts

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

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
28%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
37%
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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
20%
Reading/Language Arts

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

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
58%

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

All Students37%
African American35%
Hispanic33%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities38%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students48%
African American39%
Hispanic43%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities28%

Science

All Students46%
African American38%
Hispanic36%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged38%
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 Students34%
African American12%
Hispanic41%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities39%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students51%
African American22%
Hispanic50%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities31%

Science

All Students43%
African American18%
Hispanic41%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities27%
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%
Hispanic40%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities20%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students36%
African American23%
Hispanic32%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities35%

Science

All Students43%
African American25%
Hispanic36%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities35%
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 Students31%
African American18%
Hispanic44%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities19%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students49%
African American26%
Hispanic50%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities19%

Science

All Students59%
African American42%
Hispanic55%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities25%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%
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 Students97%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%

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 46% 68%
Black 34% 25%
Hispanic 17% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 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 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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431 Tyler Dr
Hermitage, TN 37076
Phone: (615) 885-8827

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