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Mitchell Neilson

Public | 2-6 | 313 students

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Posted October 15, 2009

My daughter attended this school from 3rd to 6th grade. The principal, Mr. Lyles makes it a point to remember every childs name. My daughter is now in 11th grade. While registering my son for 3rd grade, Mr. Lyles asked my son if he had an older sister, named Hannah. When a principal takes the time to know every child's name in his school, tells me he is interested in every child's progress. I'm confused as to why one would feel they treat black students differently, being that Mr. Lyles is black.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 10, 2008

I really like mitchell neilson and my 3rd grader loves the school teacher and what the school has to offer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2005

I am not sure what the other person meant by 'black parents' being treated differently since the principle AND vice principle are both black. Anyway, our son started attending this school this year and we love it! His teacher is a God-send. She has a genuine concern for her class. They have a wonderful music program with an awesome teacher. The ticket program is a great idea and really works! Our son has flourished at this school because of the guidance of the teachers and other staff. We are very happy with this school and plan to allow all of our children to attend here when they are old enough.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2005

We do not like this school. We throught that it would be student and parent centered. The parents are not welcomed. The principal seems to have no intrest in parental involvement. Teacher look down on you if you do not have what they think you should hve. We are very dicouraged with this school. Our child will not attend next year and our other children will never attend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2005

this school does not care about the parent. I feel that the principal is not fair to all parents. I am of the white race and i have seen blacks get treated less than they deserve. I feel that this school is going down hill. the ticket program has made my child hate going to school. She has never been in trouble for anything and this school has torn down her self esteem. I will not allow my child and others children to attend next year
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2004

This school is small, well-disciplined and lead by a wonderful principal, Mr. Lyles. The faculty are dedicated and caring. My child gets a wonderful, small-school experience. Food is terrific, too. It cares for every child as if he or she were the only child. I love this atmosphere of learning. And, the office staff always has a kind word and a quick hello for me.
—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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
40%
Reading/Language Arts

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

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
60%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
21%
Reading/Language Arts

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

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
51%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
31%
Reading/Language Arts

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
33%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
8%
Reading/Language Arts

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
41%
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 Students52%
African American39%
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities44%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students49%
African American29%
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities31%

Science

All Students71%
African American71%
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities69%
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 Students30%
African American23%
Hispanicn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities17%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students33%
African American20%
Hispanicn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities17%

Science

All Students36%
African American23%
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities25%
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 Students40%
African American19%
Hispanic50%
White51%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities23%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students50%
African American34%
Hispanic50%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities23%

Science

All Students42%
African American19%
Hispanic42%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities39%
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 Students39%
African American26%
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities17%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students59%
African American42%
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities17%

Science

All Students39%
African American21%
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities8%
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 53% 68%
Black 37% 25%
Hispanic 7% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 69%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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711 Clark Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Phone: (615) 890-7841

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