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Hull Jackson Montessori Magnet

Public | PK-4 | 479 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 20, 2012

My son is in Kindergarten this year. Montessori teaching method fits my child very much. He is learning good and I have seen him showing more interest in each activity. Teacher is very good and puts lots of efforts in each kids of their class. They have regular parent teacher meeting which gives very good idea of how my son is progressing
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2012

My daughter is in 3rd grade and has attended this school since Pre-School. I am totally satisfied with the teachers and the environment. Small class sizes, diverse students, great parent participation, and a convenient location close to downtown Nashville. Research the Montessori teaching method and decide if the method fits your child and your lifestyle. If so, choose Hull-Jackson Montessor in Nashville.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2009

Hull Jackson is the best school. As a parent, I saw through my kid the excitement of knowing something he didn't know before...I can't say enough about the teachers and the Principal..they are just wonderful. This will be my son's last year in HJM but I am sure he will never forget the the first time he started playing violin and encouraged within 5 months to play it in public which he did beautifully. I am a proud Hull-Jackson parent. Thank you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2007

This school year has started off as a success!!!There's a new principal, and hopefully things will work well. I had one child at the school last school year, and recently placed two more in HJ. I moved them because I thought they could advance in their academics vs. the other school they had previously attended. Hopefully I made a good decision.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 18, 2004

This is a new year with a new principal and I was here with the last. THis principal is a good person but a Montessori school needs a Principal as well as teachers that are trained to function in the above mentioned way. I have noticed that the overall atmosphere of the school this year is very strained but hopefully with time it will get better.Two words--Parent Participation--.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2003

Hull-Jackson Montessori Magnet has a new principal this year so I did not rate the principal. Our family has had a wonderful experience at HJM. My son is active and the Montessori method allows him the freedom to move around the classroom and work uninhibited. The atmosphere is quiet and respectful which allows children to focus without interruptions during the work cycle. My daughter flourishes here also and can move ahead or review lessons as needed at her level instead of going with the whole class. The Montessori method is not for every child. It works best for independent workers. This method works best for our family.
—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.
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading/Language Arts

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

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
44%

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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
8%
Reading/Language Arts

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

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
25%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
13%
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 Students33%
African American26%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students38%
African American32%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students55%
African American52%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
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 Students20%
African American19%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities27%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students34%
African American34%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities20%

Science

All Students25%
African American25%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities20%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 83% 25%
White 11% 68%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 2%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 93%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1015 Kellow St
Nashville, TN 37208
Phone: (615) 291-6601

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