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Douglass Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 416 students

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4 stars

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Posted Sunday, May 19, 2013

I miss Mrs. Brown so much. She was a true leader and knew how to make the right decisions that would put this school where it needs to be. It's sad true leadership is a distant memory. I'm so glad my kids won't be going to Douglass next year. This school is a disgrace to Memphis.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

Douglass is a new optional school that recently received the Blue Ribbon Award in Education. The micro-soceity in conjunction with its media arts and public service program provide my child with excellent opportunities to apply the information he learns in the classroom to society that surrounds him. Often, children have a problem connecting the lessons they learn in the classroom with the way individuals live in a society. So, through the optional program may child develops his oratorical skills, leadership skills, entrepreneurial skills, critical thinking skills, and the curriculum is academically challenging enough to ensure that he can compete in a global society. The community is very supportive of the school and each teacher cares about the students. There is a real dedication on behalf of the administrators and the teachers to ensure that your child is a prepared for the next grade up to college.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2009

I love this school. The principal always has a listening ear.


Posted November 24, 2008

I am the auntee of 3 students at this school...And i have to say this school is great..Even with the large classroom sizes..The teacher still have one on one time with the students there..I love this school and will always be a douglass red devil!!!


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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
25%
Reading/Language Arts

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
11%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
6%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
4%
Reading/Language Arts

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

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
15%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
3%

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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
3%
Reading/Language Arts

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

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
14%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
3%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
8%
Reading/Language Arts

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
12%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
5%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
4%
Reading/Language Arts

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

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
6%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
3%

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 37% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
<5%
Reading/Language Arts

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
0%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
15%

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

All Students33%
African American32%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

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

Science

All Students26%
African American26%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
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 Students8%
African American6%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students11%
African American8%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students8%
African American6%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
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 Students10%
African American10%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students14%
African American14%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students3%
African American3%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
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 Students6%
African American6%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students16%
African American16%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students8%
African American8%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
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 Students28%
African American28%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students22%
African American22%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students15%
African American15%
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 Students20%
African American20%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students9%
African American9%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
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

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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
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 Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

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 98% 25%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
White 0% 68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 79%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1650 Ash St
Memphis, TN 38108
Phone: (901) 416-5946

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