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William Henry Oliver Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 812 students

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Posted September 4, 2009

Oliver Middle School is an excellent school with wonderful teachers who encourages students to achieve and be the best. Their test scores are high and for most part have a good athletic program. Go Bulldogs!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2009

Oliver Middle School is an excellent school. I have two disabled children who attend and Oliver has worked hard to accommodate for them. The teachers are attentive and want the children to more than acheive, they want them to blossom! The band is one of the best in this region and contrary to the student who said it was for just 5th and 6th grades, that is simply not true. It starts at 5th grade when the child has no idea how to read music and follows them to the 8th grade. 99.9% of those students go on to finish high school and college! Go Band! We just have the best teachers, schools and principals around! I'm proud for my children to be a part of Oliver Middle School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2008

This school is very awsome. Its nice and clean and very educational.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 1, 2007

I think Oliver Middle School is a great school. The Teachers are willing to work with parents to help there child. The school is organized with the goals with parent involvement. The Principal is excellent and sets high standards for Oliver and sets the example for her Teachers. The school gets better every year. The school is safe and the Police Officer is always involved with teaching the children safety and helping other with public service.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2007

What can I say about Oliver middle school. I went to this for for 3 years. It was very interesting at times. But not the best school. The teachers at Oliver are good(Most). I think That this Year(2007) the teachers have made the classes much more hard and challenging. Well at least eight grade. The school provides 4 high schools credits as of today and I have gotten all of them. But there are not many academic achievements. some student rather go to the principals office. There are music, art, and sports at Oliver. But there are not many extracurricular activities, and music I only for fifth and sixth grade. There is also band. But we do have a wonderful Parent Involvement.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
34%
Reading/Language Arts

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

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
44%
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.

253 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
27%
Reading/Language Arts

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

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
52%
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.

210 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
27%
Reading/Language Arts

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

210 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

210 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
48%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
15%
Reading/Language Arts

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

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
56%

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

All Students62%
African American47%
Hispanic48%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities33%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students65%
African American52%
Hispanic52%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities54%

Science

All Students59%
African American45%
Hispanic33%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged44%
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 Students42%
African American33%
Hispanic44%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities59%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students56%
African American53%
Hispanic44%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities32%

Science

All Students61%
African American59%
Hispanic47%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged47%
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 Students57%
African American43%
Hispanic55%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities35%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students50%
African American36%
Hispanic50%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities47%

Science

All Students59%
African American44%
Hispanic50%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities47%
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 Students24%
African American22%
Hispanic13%
White29%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities0%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students45%
African American39%
Hispanic24%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities20%

Science

All Students42%
African American35%
Hispanic41%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged32%
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

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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
89%
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 Students96%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%

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 42% 68%
Black 41% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 2%
Hispanic 8% 5%
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 46%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6211 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
Phone: (615) 332-3011

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