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Georgia Ave Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 531 students

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Posted August 6, 2009

Georgia Ave Elementary has provided my child with an eagerness to learn that as heartwarming to see. His teacher and the other staff were very accessible and helpful. His teacher was an outstanding educator and helped my child perform to his full capabilities.
—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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
4%
Reading/Language Arts

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
5%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
8%

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 43% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
2%

2010

 
 
9%
Reading/Language Arts

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

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
13%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
5%

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 54% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
14%
Reading/Language Arts

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

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
13%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
13%
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 Students12%
African American12%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students4%
African American4%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students6%
African American6%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
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 Students4%
African American4%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disabilities15%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students6%
African American6%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disabilities15%

Science

All Students4%
African American4%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
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 Students17%
African American17%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students10%
African American10%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students13%
African American13%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 25%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Hispanic 0% 5%
White 0% 68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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690 Mississippi
Memphis, TN 38126
Phone: (901) 416-7200

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