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Norris Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 200 students

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5 stars

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Posted March 2, 2012

Norris Elementary has a great principal, staff, and student body. It is an excellent school!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 11, 2005

'I LOVE NORRIS.' It's a great school for any student i should say myself. Norris has been around for many of years. My mom,dad,aunt,&uncles graduated from Norris. I graduated from Norris too. Now,my kids are there,and going to graduated from there also. Norris has strong, intellient,&caring teachers for the students&parents. Parent involvment is very important in a childs life. Ms.Jordan,the principal, is a concerned and involved leader for Norris. The students are so in order and well mannered. They are well feed. And taught to learn. I will always keep Norris in my heart...
—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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
3%
Reading/Language Arts

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

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
0%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
10%

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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
20%
Reading/Language Arts

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

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
20%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
0%

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 54% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
5%
Reading/Language Arts

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

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
5%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
9%
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 American24%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students6%
African American6%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged3%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students14%
African American15%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
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 Students3%
African American3%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged3%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students9%
African American9%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
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 Students21%
African American21%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students32%
African American32%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students11%
African American11%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 100% 25%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Hispanic N/A 5%
White N/A 68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 82%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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1490 Norris Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
Phone: (901) 416-7876

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