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Humboldt Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 255 students

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Posted September 20, 2006

The grading system is a constant frustration. I feel it makes it hard for children to feel successful sometimes. I see a lot of teacher involement, even outside of school hours, and the principal spends a lot of time with the students, but a quiet kid could get lost. We sometimes are inundated with fundraisers because the system is underfunded. A working parent may find it difficult to keep their child on track and still work. A lot of time is required of parents, sometimes at inconvenient times (especially if you work).There are many oportunities for individual students to shine and acknowledgment is key-our local paper helps there, but once again the grading system hinders the children in that respect.
—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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
7%
Reading/Language Arts

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
32%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
11%
Reading/Language Arts

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

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
24%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
38%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
14%
Reading/Language Arts

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

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
52%
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 Students27%
African American23%
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities25%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students33%
African American26%
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities33%

Science

All Students33%
African American28%
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged29%
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

Math

All Students52%
African American49%
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities29%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students27%
African American27%
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities7%

Science

All Students30%
African American28%
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities0%
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 Students15%
African American15%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities0%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students35%
African American28%
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities8%

Science

All Students62%
African American59%
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities23%
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.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
79%
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 Students88%
African American82%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%

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
Black 77% 25%
White 21% 68%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 92%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • no

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • no
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00a.m.
School end time
  • 2:30 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Lillian B. Shelton
Fax number
  • (731) 784-3274

Programs

Foreign languages taught
  • no
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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1811 Ferrell St
Humboldt, TN 38343
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Phone: (731) 784-9514

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