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Millington High School

Public | 9-12 | 1384 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 25, 2010

This school is making great strides, super teachers,administrators and PTSA not to mention great parents.More scholarships this year than any county school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2009

I am a former MCHS student and I have seen the good and bad times of the school. For parents who's child has yet to join the attendance of the school, this review will be directed more towards you. The good things of MCHS is that it is a very diverse school. There will not be an overwhelming amount of a particular group, race, etc. This school has students who have been successful after graduating from this school and those who would rather not care and fly-by without even trying. As I said, it is a great mix. This school, on that note, will help prepare your child for the future. He/she will see the good side of society and the bad side and it is important to have an education, plus learn a few life lessons on how people act in the real world as well.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 23, 2009

Millington Central is an excellent school. Although the school recieves the end of the county budget, it truly does make the most of it as stated previously. I am proud to say my children attend it. The entire community has been able to rally behind the football team in past years. The new principal is wonderful. The school could see an improvement in parental involvement, however.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2009

Millington Central high School is a wonderful school. The new principle has hit the ground running and all is good. The PTSA really cares.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2008

Millington Central is the best school in the country if you want it to be. We have great teachers and coaches its just up to the students to succeed. You can send your pampered little ones to private school and keep them sheltered as long as you like, but i know for a fact that you can recieve just as good as an education at Millington. Millington is a very diverse school where students from all walks of life get along well. Sure there are a few bad seeds, but that is the case at any school. Im tired of people talking about millington like we're the armpit of the county. As for the principal situation, we have a new principal this year that is doing a great job. Millington Central is a great place to recieve an education, i know this because i go there. Thank you
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 7, 2007

Very disappointed in the Millillington School system. Many students disturb the classes, they are unruley and even rude to teachers. Seems this school system runs ona shoe string budget. We have sent our children to a local private school, it just didn't work out at MCH.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 21, 2007

I went 9-11th grade here at millington. Let me tell ya, I absolutely hated the freshman academy. All it is- a small square with like 400 annoying freshman. they have a new 'main building', even that is crowded at times! I was also in band for those three years let's just say, the teacher doesn't push you enough, it's going downhill by the years. i was in color guard, and we pretty much taught ourselves. by the end of my junior year, we were down to three color guard members. my fave teachers- mr.strausser-psychology; ms.armour-spanish; mrs.wilhite-english! also, it seems as though the principal favors the choir more than any other activities at millington.
—Submitted by Brittany, a former student


Posted December 13, 2006

The school is ok and I know for a fact because i go there. They have between 8 to 10 buildings and a building just for the freshmen. They have a lot of activities like: boys and girls track, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, boys football, boys baseball, girls softball. They also have clubs, like Pep club, and Theatre.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 18, 2005

MCHS is the best kept secret in northern Shelby County. During the past three years I have had the opportunity to have children in this school. The Freshman Academy is a wonderful 'school within a school' that allows freshmen the opportunity to 'grow into' the responsibilities and routines of high school before being tossed into a mix of upper classmen that can be intimidating. When they leave the academy they are fully prepared to meet the challenges of both regular and honors high school classes. Virtually all of the teachers that my children have had are excellent. Of course there have been one or two teachers that aren't quite up to par but they are few and far between. I was more that pleasantly suprised at what Millington High School had to offer.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 62% in 2012.

214 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
37%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 66% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
78%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 23% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
0%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 2% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 67% in 2012.

323 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
45%
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 19% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
15%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 55% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

227 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
42%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 63% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
49%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 10% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 27% 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 20% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
8%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 27% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
43%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 46% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 40% in 2012.

242 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%
English I

The state average for English I was 21% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 97% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%
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 24% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 14% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 34% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 32% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 17% 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 Students72%
African American64%
Hispanic100%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities56%

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

Biology I

All Students91%
African American80%
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Students62%
African American51%
Hispanic70%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities17%
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 Students31%
African American26%
Hispanicn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities29%

Algebra II

All Students42%
African American35%
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students43%
African American32%
Hispanic64%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities22%

English 2

All Students52%
African American41%
Hispanic59%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities3%

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/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
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students13%
African American8%
Hispanicn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students39%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Students27%
African American20%
Hispanic29%
White36%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities5%

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/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
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students10%
African American7%
Hispanicn/a
White11%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disabilities0%

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/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 57% 25%
White 38% 68%
Hispanic 3% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 66%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8050 West St
Millington, TN 38053
Phone: (901) 873-8100

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