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Neely's Bend Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 623 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 12, 2012

WORST SCHOOL EVER! the only reason i gave this 2 stars is because it won't let me give it 1........this is my sons 3rd year at this school.. its gotten so bad we are moving. i have watched 10 friends pull their children out of this school this year alone. the new principal seems to be doing ok but the teachers are horrible and treat the kids like criminals. 7th grade is treated like the red-headed step child. they are last for everything. the teachers are bullys and don't teach anything. i'm surprised this school hasn't been turned into a charter school. the boys can't even dress out for p.e because one student broke a sink the rest of the boys are being punished. no restroom breaks and they can't have any water all day.. its like they are in prison.. i hate my son is treated like a criminal and he is a really good kid. i hate this school.. i would recommend going to Madison Middle if you are moving into this area.. its a lot better school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

no matter what you all think nbms is the the best middle schools! unlike palces like goodletsville middle they dont let us do watter ever we want. the school is sorta strict but it wants us to be the best that we can be.you have seen the everday life of a neelys bend student!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 14, 2009

This is the worst school you could ever go to.The students have no respect for teachers and the teachers don't do anything to make the students better behave themselves.The students over here are too mean to others.The teachers don't even teach the students anything,they just give them work.My mom says I'm definitely moving schools next year because of this.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 1, 2009

Our children have had a great experience at this school. I think that the new principal has a no nonsense approach and alot of parents have not been use to this at Neely's Bend Middle. When I have visited I can tell that the children are better behaved and my children enjoy going to school now.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2008

* You can hardly get through to the school during school hours because the phone lines are always tied up. * I'm not sure what her position is at the school.. or if she truly has one.. but one of the 'office workers' uses bully tactics to get her way. * The Principal demonstrates poor judgment and leadership when it comes to the well being of her faculty. * Customer Service and communication is a must.


Posted March 13, 2008

My child has had a terrible experience at this school. The teachers can't even handle there students. An thats a shame!! The principal threaten my kid and others by saying that she was going to make there year miserable. An thats an outrage!! The kids get wrote up for the stupidest things like laughing or not having supplies. They are even saying there going to exspell kids for body piercings. An so much more its rediculous!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 14, 2008

Unfortunately my child has not had a good experience here. I do not think that the adminstration here takes the parent seriously. My child is a well behavied student and has pretty decent grades and I have been told this by his teachers. I have addressed my issues with the school and I never get a response. I even left a message one time about another student vandalizing something of my sons and it took almost two weeks to get a call back. There many things that have happened here but there is just too much to write
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2007

All three of my children attended this school. I feel my children really received a good education. the teachers really comunicated well with me on all area's of my childrens challenges.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2005

I think we should have a choir group in school. the staff is great. not much field trips thou. great quality of academic programs. we also have extra curricular activities. and parent involedment is great.
—Submitted by glinis martinez, a student


Posted June 6, 2005

This is my child's first year at NBMS and we moved here from another state. My child has been subjected to reverse discrimination by students and TEACHERS! What a shame, NBMS could be a nice school. The students seem to have alot of behavior and discipline issues. I'm very disappointed with this school and especially the teachers.
—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 54% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
13%
Reading/Language Arts

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

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
23%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
25%
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.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
14%
Reading/Language Arts

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

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
25%
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.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
7%
Reading/Language Arts

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

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
12%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
13%
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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
12%
Reading/Language Arts

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

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
21%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
31%
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 Students19%
African American9%
Hispanic27%
White19%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities24%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students34%
African American27%
Hispanic42%
White34%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities24%

Science

All Students19%
African American9%
Hispanic27%
White21%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities20%
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 Students13%
African American17%
Hispanic8%
White14%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Students with disabilities39%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students30%
African American26%
Hispanic24%
White37%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities46%

Science

All Students21%
African American13%
Hispanic16%
White30%
Economically disadvantaged17%
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 Students22%
African American19%
Hispanic25%
White20%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities23%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students16%
African American19%
Hispanic10%
White16%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilities35%

Science

All Students18%
African American13%
Hispanic19%
White20%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities18%
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 Students8%
African American4%
Hispanic7%
White6%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilities13%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students19%
African American24%
Hispanic12%
White17%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilities6%

Science

All Students37%
African American30%
Hispanic31%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities31%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
85%
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 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
Black 38% 25%
Hispanic 30% 5%
White 30% 68%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

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

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
Performing and written arts
  • Drama

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:45am
School end time
  • 3:45pm
School Leader's name
  • Antoinette Love Williams
Fax number
  • (615) 612-3669

Programs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
Performing arts
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

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

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1251 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
Phone: (615) 860-1477

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