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Bobby Ray Memorial

Public | PK-5 | 585 students

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Posted September 16, 2004

The entire staff is wonderful. Highest level of professionalism and caring for their students and parents. The only school I will take my children.
—Submitted by Carol Pedigo, 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 55% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
36%
Reading/Language Arts

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

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
63%
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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
28%
Reading/Language Arts

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

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
27%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
48%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
17%
Reading/Language Arts

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
53%
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 Students51%
African American55%
Hispanic55%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities46%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students44%
African American46%
Hispanic30%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities46%

Science

All Students72%
African American73%
Hispanic65%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged67%
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 Students37%
African Americann/a
Hispanic36%
White38%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities13%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students47%
African Americann/a
Hispanic50%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities20%

Science

All Students53%
African Americann/a
Hispanic43%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged47%
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 Students47%
African Americann/a
Hispanic50%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities24%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students48%
African Americann/a
Hispanic55%
White51%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities24%

Science

All Students61%
African Americann/a
Hispanic55%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities24%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 68%
Hispanic 24% 5%
Black 9% 25%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 71%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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504 North Chancery St
McMinnville, TN 37110
Phone: (931) 473-9006

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