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Denver Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 306 students

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2 stars

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Posted March 7, 2012

The Guidence Counselor is horrible, the teachers are horrible. If i would have know this school was this horrible, i wouldnt even enroll my child into this school. Its not the child fault why its so bad it the staff they dont care if kids get bully. Its like they only care about getting a check. Teachers should have a dress code to, because some of the staff look like they be walking on brooks rd. I dont feel like my child is in a safe enviorment at this school.. i go to work and worry what going to happen to child today (thats a bad feeling). im debating about home schooling my child . I feel i can give my child a better education then this school can. all i can say is PLEASE DONT ENROLL YOUR CHILD HERE PLEASE DONT... i wish someone would have told me....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2008

My daughter is Jasmon Battle. I really love how excited she is about school. I am deployed and I worry about her a lot but knowing that her teacher and classmates make her comfortable makes it a little easier on me. Thank You to the staff and students of Denver Elementary. PFC Battle
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2008

Denver has wonderful programs for learning. The students have improved as far as I can see.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2007

The school is 'out of control.' Constant fights, low teacher morale, low student morale, unapproachable administrator.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
4%
Reading/Language Arts

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

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
6%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
11%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
5%
Reading/Language Arts

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
15%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
0%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
8%
Reading/Language Arts

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

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
18%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
10%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
11%
Reading/Language Arts

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

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
17%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
3%

2010

 
 
11%
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 Students23%
African American22%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students7%
African American7%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students16%
African American14%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
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 Students13%
African American13%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students15%
African American15%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students24%
African American24%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
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 Students13%
African American13%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students25%
African American25%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students15%
African American15%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
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 Students15%
African American15%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students21%
African American21%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students15%
African American16%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
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 97% 25%
Hispanic 1% 5%
White 1% 68%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 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
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1940 Frayser Bl
Memphis, TN 38127
Phone: (901) 416-3936

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