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Lexington Middle School

Public | PK-8 | 313 students

 

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Posted March 21, 2011

I will be graduating this year and I have loved all of my years there but I think there should be more field trips, dances, and stuff like that. A teacher that I think they should fire is mrs Katherine harper. A lot of times she says " I think it's this way so let's go with that". She puts many opinionated questions that me and my friends get wrong many of times. she is snobby and makes remarks about people in the class says. I think she should respect people's thoughts and not criticize them


Posted January 15, 2010

I am a student at lms in eighth grade.LMS is full of exciting activities and guest speakers all through ou t the year..and the teachers always use there best potetial to teach us. they r also ver y easy for us to relate to. I love it so much I dont want to go to high school next year!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 27, 2009

The teachers and administrators at Lexongton Middle School go above and beyond in every way to help students succeed while building self confidence and goals for their future. Parents need to be supportive and encouraging; However, they chose to complain looking for anything negative and wanting their child in 2010 to be educated the same way they were educated in the 1980's. It is different world for these children! I am proud that my child's teachers stay up to date on best practices and educational research and are willing to make changes if there is a student need. I do not feel it is my place to question everything about the school and decisions made.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 25, 2009

I am extremely disappointed in Lexington Middle School, New program after new program every year something new. They say that they want parent involvement but do not listen to any concerns we may have. Something new and great every year, but only for one year and then something different. Give me a break....just teach the kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2008

I am a Caywood alumni, and I loved my years at Caywood. I attended from K-8. That's nine years. The teachers were always absolutely wonderful [especially Mrs. McBride!], and those were the best years of my life. I wish high school was like it was at Caywood. I'm not sure what Caywood is like now since they changed a lot of stuff, but when I went there it was amazing.


Posted January 26, 2007

Lexington Middle School is continually improving it's academic structure as well as it's extracurricular activities. However, we need to see more parent and community involvement within the school. Parents need to be more involved with their children at home, so that teachers can focus on teaching and not parenting. I am very pleased with the new school and its professionals.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 20, 2006

Caywood is totally disorganized and has lost sight of what the purpose of a school is: educating our children. The administration is constantly implementing new programs and procedures and before anyone understands what's going on they change the rules and implement totally new programs and procedures. No one knows what's going on. The good teachers are leaving and/or retiring in droves because they are not allowed to teach. No one can function under such conditions and our children aren't getting even a basic education. There is no excuse for this. The school board and the administration should be ashamed of themselves.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 20, 2005

I believe that academically this school is far above all other schools in this area. Not only does it have the luxury of being the only school in the city limits and therefore the recipant of all the educational tax dollars, but is also attended by the wealthy. This means caywood provides resources that are just not possible at other schools in the county. This is the reason my children attend caywood. But the downfall of the school is the attitude the faculty has toward outsiders or anyone who chooses to be different from what they decide is the norm. The school attempts to mold children into what they deem appropriate instead of letting them grow and discover who they are.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2004

As a student of Caywood Middle School, I have enjoyed my years at Caywood. I have had many memorable moments and I have loved all of my teachers. Although it is a nice school and teachers work hard to get us good academic scores, I have found that we have lost many of the freedoms we used to have. I just think that if Caywood doesn't loosen up and soon, many students will transfer and Caywood will be left with no students in the halls. Thank you for your cooperation and your time. Please think about everythign I have said and try to give the students more freedoms and more activities, such as: field trips, dances, or more teams(dance team, academic team).
—Submitted by Chasity Jordan, a student


Posted October 5, 2004

I also feel as though the the teachers are more interested in who you are, for a lot of these children's parents went to school with and are friends of the teachers, so the newcomers are outsiders. Also let it be known that two of Caywoods finest teachers chose to send their only child to Jackson for his education all while they were teaching the young minds in Lexington! What does that tell you?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2004

This is a great school, I have 3 childern enrolled for the last 5 yrs. It is a safe and caring school.
—Submitted by Bob Utterback, a parent


Posted April 22, 2004

My son has gone through to 1st grade at Caywood and I have found the teachers great in communicating with me and they have done everything to help in making the school experience a positive one. I took my son out to homeschool him for 1 year so we could travel and he is begging to go back so he will be enrolled in 3rd grade this next school year. The staff I have come in contact with has been wonderful and helpful and they have worked with me in all areas of concern. I would rate this as a A+ school.
—Submitted by Andrea, a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

WIth my experience the school focuses on who a child is not who they could become. They promote from within rather than education it is popularity. SOme teachers have tried and great ones have quit teaching all together.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2003

I think that Caywood School is a great way for our children to make the best future docotr's and lawyers and maybe even president's. The educational background of this school is very important to me because two of my children go there. Being a single mom I want the best for my children.
—Submitted by a parent


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See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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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

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The state average for Math was 54% in 2012.

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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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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48%

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49%

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45%
Reading/Language Arts

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

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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59%

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67%

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59%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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76%

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74%

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66%
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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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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62%

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45%

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49%
Reading/Language Arts

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

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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63%

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55%

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67%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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81%

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83%

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74%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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73%

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61%

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38%
Reading/Language Arts

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

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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66%

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66%

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49%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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86%

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88%

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54%
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

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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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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

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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.

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 Students48%
African American32%
Hispanicn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities27%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students59%
African American32%
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities27%

Science

All Students76%
African American55%
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities55%
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 Students62%
African American39%
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students63%
African American42%
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students81%
African American61%
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged67%
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

Math

All Students73%
African American57%
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students66%
African American52%
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students86%
African American78%
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged88%
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.

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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.

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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.

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English I

The state average for English I was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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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 Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
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 74% 67%
Black 22% 24%
Hispanic 2% 6%
Two or more races 2% 1%
Asian 1% 2%
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 49%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

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

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Steve Wilkinson
Fax number
  • (731) 967-7130

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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