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K I P P: Academy Nashville

Charter | 5-8 | 300 students

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Posted November 30, 2012

KIPP Academy Nashville is a college preparatory charter school, with a challenging curriculum and high student expectations. The teachers and staff are an exceptional team that earnestly does whatever it takes to help children learn and prepare for success to and through college. In addition to academics, the students are encouraged to practice excellence, teamwork, humility, respect, and responsibility. As a parent, I am pleased to know that these principles are not only being taught at home, but are also being reinforced in the school that is empowering my child with knowledge. Her future is bright, and I'm excited about the doors that KIPP Academy Nashville is opening for her educationally, socially, and one day, economically. Thank you KIPP team and family, your hard work is sincerely appreciated.
—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 54% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
9%
Reading/Language Arts

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

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
19%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
16%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
16%
Reading/Language Arts

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
15%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
30%
Reading/Language Arts

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

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
69%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
36%
Reading/Language Arts

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

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
65%
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 Students36%
African American36%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities27%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students45%
African American44%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities27%

Science

All Students58%
African American57%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities64%
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 Students50%
African American42%
Hispanic91%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities50%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students42%
African American40%
Hispanic46%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities33%

Science

All Students67%
African American65%
Hispanic73%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities50%
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 Students68%
African American67%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students42%
African American43%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students81%
African American79%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
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 Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students44%
African American42%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students83%
African American83%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
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

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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
54%
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 Students85%
African American85%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%

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
Black 88% 25%
White 9% 68%
Hispanic 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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3410 Knight Road
Nashville, TN 37207
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Phone: (615) 226-4484

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