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Percy Priest Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 507 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 16, 2010

We could not be happier with our choice. We are particularly impressed with the level of parental involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2010

overall we were not as happy with this school as we thought we would be. they have really good teachers but the making you feel comfortable whatever your "class" is is not there at all. we felt very "out of our class" there and it was upsetting because our primary goal was an excellent education for our kids, not low, middle, or high class rating!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 12, 2010

A score of 6 out of 10? I think this website should review this school again.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

I love Percy Priest because it is one big learning community family. The teachers, parents, principal, and students are all so vested in making sure it is a great place for children to grow and learn. We could not be more pleased!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2010

We left a great private school for financial reasons and LOVE Percy Priest! We wish we had done it sooner.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2008

Can't say enough good things about this caring, respectful learning environment. If all public elementary schools were like Percy Priest we would not have to worry about public education. High achievement important along with high parent involvement,
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2004

This school is incredible! All of the teachers gave me a positive outlook on life. The entire staff helped me through hard times in my life(including the death of Mr. Rodney Chase) I enjoyed this school alot. It fully prepared me for life following elementary school!
—Submitted by Elizabeth, a former student


Posted August 10, 2003

My son is a 1st grade student this year and loves going to school. as he progresses through the years this love will tell how well the school has done and if we as parents have lived up to the task of guidance...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 2, 2003

Two kids finished;would like to adopt just to continue the good feeling there!


Posted May 28, 2003

This school is very active!!! Teachers and parents are in full communication!!! Wow!


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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%
Reading/Language Arts

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

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
75%
Reading/Language Arts

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

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
78%
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 Students94%
African American70%
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students88%
African American60%
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students96%
African American80%
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged77%
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 Students86%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students82%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students91%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged58%
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

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 74% 68%
Black 22% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Hispanic 1% 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 22%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1700 Otter Creek Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 298-8416

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