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Two Rivers Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 610 students

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3 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
Based on 3 ratings

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Posted March 31, 2013

i dont like the fact that they never give homework to the students. I am concerned that this is not preparing them for High School or College.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2012

The school overall is ok, and this is due to there are some teachers who really care about the students' education. But my personal experience as a parent in dealing with one of the 6th grade teachers has been very unpleasant and unproductive. She plays retaliation games in response to me displaying concern, she chooses which student she wants to pick on a certain day. She doesnt return phone calls, email messages, or notes sent to her. Principal leadership is pretty good, but the longer my child attends Two Rivers, this school appears to not support parental involvement, unless it is a matter of boosting their morale. I gathered this from dealing with a specific teacher this year, and I worry everyday what will happen that day. And my child stays stressed out because he feels like he is being picked on by the teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2012

Horrible school! I honestly cannot say anything good about it. My daughters supplies were constantly getting stolen. Her brand new $1600 french horn was switched out for a broken beat up one and no one did anything about it. My daughter was on the soccer team which was coached Mr Thomas (the math teacher) who did nothing but yell at the girls and make them cry. The former principle refused to go to the girls events because he didn't believe in supporting girls sports. This went on for years! They should've burned down that school and fired everyone in it! the evidence of how bad this school is is apparent in the school it feeds, McGavock HS One of the worst in the state!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2010

Terrible worst school i have ever been at .Doesnt do things for kids,offers no extra circulucular activities .Love some teachers there some racist will do anything to hold u back, very unprofessialnal .Doesnt do fundraisers to give children initiative to take pride in their school,no school spirit what so ever ,doesnt have a book store.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2008

I love TRMS cause it gets you good grades and the teachers are great each and everyone of them. The students are real nice and it has alot of clubs. IT has awesome principal and assistant principal are very nice. If you want a good child then yyou should let them go to Two Rivers Middle School.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 27, 2008

This school is great between students and the teachers. I love this school cause I have learned and still learning alot from the great, smart teachers!!! Thanks to this school I would not be a smarter person!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 3, 2008

TRMS is a great school as far as academic. Some of the teachers are a little to quick to call the parents but other than that it has been a great school for my son. As far as sports go, it could be better. The principal Mr. Moody is a terrific principal. He relates to the kids well. He compliments them when they deserve it. The assistant principal Mr. Bruno is also a great asset. He seems to be the disciplinary principal. I have heard him in the hallway with some of the kids and he gets on their level to try and understand whats going on. They do a great job making sure the kids are safe.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

This school is a great place. Yeah, you have your typical bad kids but other than that its nothing to worry about. The 8th grade teachers are the best. I cant say enough about them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2007

I was a student at TRMS.The students were nice,the teachers were great at getting the point across and making sure we under stoood everything.Most of all,I remember the prinipal and vice principal.William Moody-p.John Hubble. Mr. Moody would always check in on us,and,help uslearn,and 'break the ice' when it was at bad times. I am going to mis them,as now,i am going into McGavock High,as a freshman. Lets hope the people are as nice and friendly as TRMS!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 20, 2007

I am very pleased with the sports program at TRMS and feel the coaches are very positive, but tough when necessary. I however, do not appreciate the negative environment from the teachers and office staff. Positive reinforcement even with children that tend to 'test the waters', tends to outweigh the constant negativity they are shown and eventually copy. I wish the staff would recognize they are still dealing with children who are easily influenced by the atmosphere that is surrounding them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2006

i went to this school...the teachers were great..and school was fun...sports were great and being on the school newspaper was awesome! the principal was william moody
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 18, 2005

Two Rivers is a great community school. Overall achievement in discipline and academic programs as well as outstanding music programs offered make Two Rivers a wonderful middle school.
—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 54% in 2012.

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
30%
Reading/Language Arts

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

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
46%
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.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
21%
Reading/Language Arts

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

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
24%
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 45% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
19%
Reading/Language Arts

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

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
46%
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 37% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
13%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
46%
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 Students45%
African American36%
Hispanic48%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities45%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students47%
African American33%
Hispanic42%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities31%

Science

All Students39%
African American23%
Hispanic29%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities38%
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 Students38%
African American20%
Hispanic46%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities57%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students49%
African American34%
Hispanic42%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities39%

Science

All Students38%
African American27%
Hispanic25%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities48%
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 Students31%
African American19%
Hispanic35%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities26%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students37%
African American27%
Hispanic44%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities52%

Science

All Students56%
African American39%
Hispanic70%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities43%
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 Students37%
African American26%
Hispanic53%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities17%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students45%
African American27%
Hispanic53%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities17%

Science

All Students58%
African American39%
Hispanic73%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities42%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 100% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
74%
English I

The state average for English I was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/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

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/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 59% 68%
Black 25% 25%
Hispanic 14% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 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 52%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2991 McGavock Pk
Nashville, TN 37214
Phone: (615) 885-8931

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