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Coleman Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 473 students

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Posted November 24, 2009

At Coleman, we are a family. All the students are looked after by the entire faculty and staff not just his or her own teacher. This August we welcomed Mrs. Jackson our new principal and look forward to her leadership for years to come. She has already made several adjustments in the foundation of our day to day routines. Change is difficult at times but it is needed to flourish and grow. We are making progress with leaps and bounds in safety and discipline, parental involvement, extracurricular activities for students, and most importantly academics! Keep an eye on Coleman because this is a school that is about to find her place on the map!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 12, 2009

I think this school is fine, my daughter is here in here @nd open enrollment yr., and I hope to get my son in, when every teachers have a problem the contact me asap, which there are few problems, I like the school and the teachers because they take the time to inform you of whats going on at the school to insure the safety of my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 18, 2008

I have been very unhappy with this school, The school has no discipline policy and the faculty is very rude. I sat in the office and was ignored by everyone in the office, including the principle for over 45 minutes. I am not happy with the curriculm and I feel as if she spends another year at this school she will be academically challenged
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2007

This schoolis absolutely ridiculous when it comes to punishment. no extracurricular activities aswell. Facualty and principal are rude and very obnoxious. i do not reccomed this school. aslo very racial.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2007

I love that my kids are going to Coleman. I hope they will never have to transfer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 7, 2005

I would definetly say this school is and always has been at the bottom of my 'favorite school list'! I have had nothing but bad experiences with teachers,principal,and most faculty! There are no extracurricular sports for the children there art program is only for the 4th grade that's a big joke!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2003

Corporal punishment and other methods are rampant at this school. So is the push to get your child on meds, extra money plays a big part in this!


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 55% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
21%
Reading/Language Arts

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

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
13%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
21%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
6%
Reading/Language Arts

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

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
4%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
2%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
6%
Reading/Language Arts

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

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
15%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
2%

2010

 
 
12%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

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 Students17%
African American16%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities0%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students7%
African American8%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilities10%

Science

All Students20%
African American20%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities15%
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 Students6%
African American6%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students15%
African American14%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students19%
African American19%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
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 Students29%
African American29%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities0%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students24%
African American23%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities5%

Science

All Students17%
African American15%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities5%
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 Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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.

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

English 2

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/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 94% 25%
Hispanic 3% 5%
White 2% 68%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 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 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
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3210 Raleigh Millington
Memphis, TN 38128
Phone: (901) 416-4306

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