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Sam Houston Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 599 students

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Posted August 29, 2011

My children came to Sam Houston from a very small private school last year, and coming in to a totally new environment made me very nervous at first. The staff at SHE very quickly put all of my concerns to rest and have always known just who my kids were and their backgrounds. Everyone has always gone far above and beyond in caring for my children and makins sure that they are meeting their potential. There is simply just not enough room to express my appreciation for the level of care and the quality of education my children are receiving.
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Posted January 3, 2008

This is a great school. We had come from a small christian school and was worried about the student teacher ratio. Not to worry. She has a great teacher,and is doing fantastic. We love sam houston school.


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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

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading/Language Arts

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%
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

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading/Language Arts

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

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
49%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

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

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/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.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students61%
African American35%
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities47%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students53%
African American25%
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities60%

Science

All Students84%
African American55%
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities67%
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 American21%
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities46%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students54%
African American21%
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities39%

Science

All Students65%
African American29%
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities39%
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 American25%
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students58%
African American25%
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students80%
African American60%
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged72%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 68%
Black 21% 25%
Hispanic 15% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 74%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Hearing impairments
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing

Language learning

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Julie W. Beasley
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Is there an application process?
  • No
Fax number
  • (615) 443-0243

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Gifted / high performing
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Hearing impairments
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Remediation
School facilities
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Garden
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
Girls sports
  • Basketball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Neither uniforms nor dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Walter J. Baird Middle School
Lebanon High School
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207 Oakdale Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
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