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Colonial Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1163 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 6, 2011

My son has been in the CAPA choir at Colonial since the 6th grade. The creative and performing arts programs are excellent. Academically, the school is has some really excellent teachers. Mr. Pettigrew is as tough and fair a principal as the MCS administration allows him to bew. Hats off to him and his team. However, I do wish there were more after school tutoring opportunities provided. One does notice, however, that for an 1100+ student school, the parent community meetings are by no means standing room only.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2009

Colonial Middle School is a great school!!! We have tons of dances and after-school activities!!!! The teachers are great!!! Mr.Pettigrew, Ms.Payne, and Mr.Brittenum are great principals!!! Colonial is so great that I didn't want school to be over...I enjoy Colonial and I enjoy being a Colonial Patriot!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 5, 2009

My son has attened Colonial since the 6th grase, he is now going to the 8th. Colonial has been a great school. The principal is great. He is at almost every activity. The teachers are wonderful. Hats off to colonial. Thank god for the new school coming this fall.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2009

I was a student there for 2 years. I had an excellent time there. The teachers are great and are always there to help when there is a problem.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 18, 2009

colonial needs a lot of work. lus the rules are to strict and the teachers sometimes take thing to serious.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 22, 2009

Colonial Middle School is a great school! The administration and faculty work extra hard for the children. They work to make Colonial a top notch education for our children. This school is just as good if not better than White Station Middle or any private school. I was thinking of sending my son who is a 6th grader to MUS but I will wait until after Middle School instead. We do need more parental involvment. I am on the Executive Committee for the PTSA and we are begging for parents to step forward and help us and the administration. I know parents help their own kids individually and they help out with the teachers and the activities their child may be involved in like band or choir but if we ALL help Colonial as a whole it could be so much better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2009

Colonial is a good school, but it is very unorganized, the rules are too strict and we barely get to do anything!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 1, 2008

This is my daughters first year here and it has been great! We love Mr. Pettigrew and all the teachers really seem to care and my daughter has learned so much so far and it's only Dec. 1. Parents of kids living in Colonial Acres check the school out before sending them off elsewhere. There will be a brand new school finished in May 2009!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2008

I believe that this school is a great school however, I believe that the students should respect rules and regulations. Parents should be better parents and help make the school be better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2008

This school is really bad, unorganized, and full of bullies.I barely even see the principal around campus. There are fights after school. Oh, and I'm in CAPA.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 27, 2008

I feel Colonial Middle School is very unorganized. Their registration in the year of 2008 was horrible.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 4, 2008

Both of my daughters go to school here. The performing arts program and honors classes are great! We wish we would have been able to use the new building.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2008

This school is a excellent school of peforming art.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 14, 2008

I attended Colonial as a child and now I have 2 children who attend Colonial both are in the CAPA and Honors program. The school needs more parent involvement and btw we are getting a new building being built on the football field. The new building will be ready for the 2009-2010 school year. The teachers here are great and really do care fore the students. The administrative team works hard everyday mantaining order in the school. I would recommend the school and plan to send my other two children to the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 14, 2007

I agree that this is a really good school, every other Monday the principal gives a courtesy call on up coming announces. My daughter attends this school she is in the capa choir and honors classes!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2007

Academic Programs are superb, I have two children to go through the CAPA Drama program. This is the only performing arts middle school in the district and it is a shame the building is falling down around them and the system hasn't done anything about it. More parents need to get involved. They offer all the activities arts, sports, advanced courses.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 30, 2007

Great teachers! Mr.Allen, Mr.Scarborough, Mrs.Allen and coach Perry are super. Principal leadership is lacking. The school needs to be torn down and rebuilt.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

About these ratings

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 43% in 2012.

364 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
16%
Reading/Language Arts

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

364 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

364 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
33%
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.

397 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
12%
Reading/Language Arts

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

396 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

397 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
32%
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.

316 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
13%
Reading/Language Arts

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

381 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
38%
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 Students32%
African American31%
Hispanic20%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities44%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students48%
African American48%
Hispanic39%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities52%

Science

All Students36%
African American36%
Hispanic22%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities30%
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 Students31%
African American31%
Hispanic24%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities30%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students40%
African American41%
Hispanic32%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities41%

Science

All Students39%
African American37%
Hispanic36%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities32%
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 Students42%
African American43%
Hispanic36%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities24%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students47%
African American47%
Hispanic28%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities35%

Science

All Students55%
African American54%
Hispanic45%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged50%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
88%
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 Students99%
African American98%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%

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 82% 25%
White 10% 68%
Hispanic 7% 5%
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 64%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4778 Sea Isle Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
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