Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

Homer Pittard Campus School

Public | K-6 | 276 students

 
 
Last modified
Community Rating

5 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
No new ratings
2012:
No new ratings
2011:
Based on 2 ratings
2010:
Based on 1 rating

Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

8 reviews of this school


Sort by:
Show reviews by:
Posted September 10, 2011

We have had children at HPCS for the last eight years. The first seven were an overall positive experience however there is a definite change in the feel of the school. Without a doubt we can say that there has been a definite increase in the frustration level. This is the first year we have actually felt our child may be negatively impacted academically and emotionally. There are new hires that just don't get we have to battle daily to have open and honest discourse with our childs teacher. There are still excellent teachers in this school, we just feel our childs current teacher is not one of them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 23, 2011

Campus school is a great school, hands down. The teachers are very professional and the students are well-behaved. The principle is a go-getter who works very hard to give the best to the students. The students and teachers have demanding schedules, at times, but Dr. Bridgeman always rewards them, too, with all sorts of incentives. My kids and I love it. The parents are great, too. Can't say enough about the school. It is one of the best in Murfreesboro, if not, the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2010

Campus School is a laboratory school for MIddle Tennesee State University. It only has 287 students and has a private school feel. All of the faculty and staff know my children by name. I love that they use the latest research strategies to teach my children. This is a very family oriented school....lots of parent involvement and no behavior problems...My children did not have to test to get in.. it is simply a waiting list. I put my children on the list when they were 4 years old and we got in when they were 6. They could not be happier!!!!! Every teacher must have a masters degree to teach here. I have been very impressed with the level of professionalism. The principal Dr. Bridgeman is amazing. She has alot of contact with the children and gives lots of hugs. My kids love her and all of the office staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

I am new to Campus School this year and now know why parents put their children on the waiting list at age four in an attempt to get them into the school. It is incredible. The teachers and front office know each child by name and are friends with the parents. The new principal goes beyond expectations to work with parents and meet the needs of students. Even the custodians know the children. It is like a family at Campus School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2009

I have 4th and 2nd graders and this school is wonderful. Everyone knows your children, the hands on learning is incredible. Your children will have the most experienced teachers you can imagine. The parents are incredibly active. Leadership could be better, relationship with MTSU needs improving but overall I couldn't be more pleased.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 17, 2009

I have had two children go all teh way through campus from K - 6. I mourn the loss when they have had to leave Campus to enter another school for 7th grade. This is the BEST elementary school in Rutherford County, possibly the entire state! You will not find a better team of EXPERIENCED teachers and administrators, INVOLVED parents, and MOTIVATED students. Our children have tremendous opportunites for field studies to gain hands-on learning, we are not limited to one or two a year. My recommendation ius to get your child on the waiting list as soon as h/she turns 4. The only thing I would change- if Campus School could have a Middle School and High School! :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2007

I love Campus School. It is very family oriented, very open to parental involvement, and its teachers are passionate and creative in their teaching. I especially like the belief that hands on learning is vital to any learning experience. Campus School participates, more than any other school, hands on activities and going on field studys.I wish there was a Campus Middle and High School.
—Submitted by alesia normand, a parent


Posted March 8, 2007

Campus School is an incredible school. How many public schools do you know that have a waiting list? Dr. Baskin is a wonderful principle who not only interacts but is truly involved with his students success. The school is operated by Rutherford county but is owned by MTSU and serves as a teaching lab for this university. This is a great opportunity for both the children and the student teachers. The main teachers are highly competent and really care about the students. Campus may be old but this adds to it's appeal. The level of parent involvement is off the charts. Parents want to help because they know the staff is so involved. I couldn't have found a better school for my child.
—Submitted by Mike Heyduck, 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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%
Reading/Language Arts

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

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading/Language Arts

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
56%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading/Language Arts

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

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
77%

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

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
56%
Reading/Language Arts

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

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
75%
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 Students83%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students68%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students95%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
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

Math

All Students64%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students86%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
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

Math

All Students79%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students83%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students83%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
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

Math

All Students45%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students86%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students64%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
White 82% 67%
Black 12% 24%
Asian 4% 2%
Hispanic 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 16%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

This school has not yet provided programming information.

Schools, join today to tell families more about what you offer.

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events found for this school
Searching for school events...
Date
Title
  • {{date}}
    {{title}}
Export calendar
Microsoft Outlook
iCal Format
Google Calendar
POWERED BY
Tandem
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

923 East Lytle St
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Phone: (615) 895-1030

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT