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Erma Siegel Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 775 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 20, 2012

Erma Siegel is the best School in Murfreesboro! It is second to none. My children have had the best elementary experience. We have attended since 2010. The principal is friendly, attentive, and dedicated to the highest of standards in academics. Our teachers have provided an outstanding challenge, are compassionate, and dedicated the their students. The PTA is wonderful and very welcoming!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2012

this is easily the best elementary school ever the principal is a great leader i love their 3 rs


Posted April 11, 2012

This school is horrible. The older "it's wonderful" reviews are probably true. But since it changed hands to the new principle, it couldn't be worse. If your child ends up struggling with anything, your on your own, because they only care about numbers and shoving kids through the system. None of the teachers seem to care. The only effort that is really put forth in that school is the charade of it being "wonderful". And their bullying "policy" is a joke. Plain and simple: If it requires their time and attention, you won't get anywhere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2011

I don't know why this school has such a good reputation. If your child is not not perfect, he/she will probably not do well here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2010

This school is definitely overrated. I have 2 children in the Siegel school district. My oldest attended the middle and high school and I was very pleased but the elementary school is not all that it is cracked up to be. The teachers have a "i don't care" attitude. The principal protects her teachers and if I may say has lost her golden touch. She was such a great principal at Reeves Rogers. The only thing they have going for them is their AR program. Teachers are quick to label your children before they get to know them. The teachers gossip with one another about students and formulate an opinion about that student before they even give them a chance. The after school program is one of the worst and the director is messy. I will never send my child back to this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2009

My kids went to another city school before. All the city schools should be modeled after this one. The teachers care about your kids & their goals!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2008

Love this school - very clean, organized, community invloved! Great teachers, students, faculty!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

Our childern love this school.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

About these ratings

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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading/Language Arts

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

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
77%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
52%
Reading/Language Arts

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

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
57%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading/Language Arts

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

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
68%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading/Language Arts

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

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
82%
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 Students75%
African American82%
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities69%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students72%
African American65%
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities54%

Science

All Students88%
African American88%
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities77%
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 Students67%
African American42%
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students76%
African American50%
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students71%
African American58%
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged53%
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 Students82%
African American69%
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities53%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students82%
African American62%
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities71%

Science

All Students74%
African American54%
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities53%
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 Students50%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students80%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students73%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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
White 82% 68%
Black 11% 25%
Hispanic 4% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 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 11%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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135 West Thompson La
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Phone: (615) 904-1002

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