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this needs some help. i have to say as a student that went there it not good. The teacher in the other hand are very very good. by Ab .A
—Submitted by a student
As far as Craigmont goes, I think is a wonderful place to get and education, being that I am a current student there. The teachers are excellent, and most of the students as well. Of course there are a few bad apples in the bunch but there's everywhere. People think that Craigmont is a bad school but its only because the media chooses to show bad things.There are many positive things going on at Craigmont, but no one cares about that anymore.
—Submitted by a student
Craigmont is an excellent school for African-American students because it is filled with other wonderful teachers and students who build a sense of community amongst each other that lasts a lifetime.
—Submitted by a student
I have walked in this school unanouced several times and each time I see kids in the hallways wandering around. They have an in-school police. The students are disrespectful. The principal has no control over the students.
—Submitted by a parent
Great school. There are only a few students that bring bad light to the school but I am sure ms. brown will change all of that.
—Submitted by a student
This is an excellent school I would recommend my friends to go to this school any day
—Submitted by a student
My son graduated from Craigmont 2001, after attending from the seventh grade in all honors classes. They did not have a principal that had any control over students behavior(or teachers), and Douglass High was bussed there. They didn't want to be there and so they never cared how they treated the school. My son did have the opportunity of a great ROTC program which has provided him a great career as a Marine.
—Submitted by a parent
I think that Craigmont High School is a great school and wonderful place for the students to learn. I think that my child is getting the best education at Craigmont High School. I attend Craigmont the first year the school opened and I enjoyed myself. The staff is great they take time with the children and make sure that they understand.
—Submitted by Almetta Johnson, a parent
I would have to say that this High School was a joke. I attended only my senior year and graduated in 2001. Almost half the class expected to graduate did not. Also I rarely attended classes and still managed to pass. I believe that this school needs much improvement. Lets focus a little more on education then on cheerleading.
—Submitted by a former student
As a Craigmont alumna, I feel that I had the best education that any public school in my city could offer. They offered classes that no other school in the county offered and was even awarded the President's Blue Ribbon of Excellence a few years back. We also had several National Merit Scholars and our cheerleaders won the nationals several years running. The dropout rate was also extremely low. Not many schools can boast of that many accomplishments.
—Submitted by a former student
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Grade level
The state average for Math was 45% in 2012.
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The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 60% 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
The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.
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The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 47% in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 63% 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
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| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
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| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
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| Hispanic | n/a |
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| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
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
The state average for Algebra I was 100% in 2012.
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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
The state average for Algebra I was 96% in 2012.
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The state average for English I was 99% in 2012.
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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
The state average for Algebra I was 62% in 2012.
224 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.
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The state average for Biology I was 66% in 2012.
46 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English 2 was 23% in 2012.
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The state average for English 3 was 2% in 2012.
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The state average for English I was 67% in 2012.
268 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for Algebra I was 19% in 2012.
19 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 55% in 2012.
44 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.
176 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English 2 was 63% in 2012.
227 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English 3 was 10% in 2012.
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The state average for English I was 27% in 2012.
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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
The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 27% in 2012.
181 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.
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The state average for English 2 was 46% in 2012.
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The state average for English 3 was 40% in 2012.
224 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English I was 21% in 2012.
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The state average for U.S. History was 97% in 2010.
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The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.
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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
The state average for Algebra I was 24% in 2012.
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The state average for Algebra II was 14% in 2012.
33 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Biology I was 34% in 2012.
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The state average for English 2 was 32% in 2012.
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The state average for English 3 was 17% in 2012.
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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
| All Students | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
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
| All Students | 36% |
| African American | 36% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 33% |
| Students with disabilities | 27% |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| All Students | 41% |
| African American | 32% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| All Students | 46% |
| African American | 47% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 4% |
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
| All Students | 5% |
| African American | 5% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 6% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | 36% |
| African American | 26% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 37% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | 9% |
| African American | 8% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | 6% |
| All Students | 37% |
| African American | 35% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 35% |
| Students with disabilities | 10% |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | 10% |
| African American | 8% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 10% |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | 9% |
| African American | 10% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 7% |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | 0% |
| African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 0% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
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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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
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| Black | 90% | 24% | ||
| Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| White | 3% | 67% | ||
| Asian | 1% | 2% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 0% | ||
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| Two or more races | 0% | 1% |
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| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program | 73% | N/A | 55% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 17 | N/A | 15 |
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