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Newport Grammar School

Public | PK-8 | 769 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 2, 2010

My son is going into the 5th grade and has attended NGS since K. Although we have had our share of ups & downs through the years, I feel as if this is the best school in Cocke County for my son to attend. I do wish that they would re-introduce PTA and update their website more often. Other than that, I don't believe I could find the other schools much better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2009

i have to grandsons at this school feel like they really are taught well


Posted March 18, 2009

my daughter left this school ashamed of her ethnic background and our level of income along with shame of where we live. Its a very inclusive school if you don't need their standards of perfection your kids will not be accepted at this school. Or if you want your children to be open minded and treat others as you would expect to be treated I would not send your children here they will not learn that at NGS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 31, 2008

Great School! Best in the county for education by far!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2008

I have attended NGS all of my life except for 1 1/2 years and I really missed it !!! :) You do have a lot of homework as the grades increase but it is good in the long run !!! I would def. send my child to NGS if i was moving in the area of Cocke County .
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 19, 2007

I have gone to Grammar all my life and loved it until 5th and 6th grade.There is so much homework.But on the positive side the teachers are well trained and very fair. there are so many extra activities. If you are planing to move to Cocke county i would send my kid to NGS with no hesitations.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 25, 2007

This institution does not provide an environment that a child needs (and deserves) to develop good decision making skills, stellar self-esteem, respect for themselves or others, nor a foundation of trust in the education system and adults. I strongly recommend, if you have the means and the option, to home school your children or send them to a different school, then do it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 30, 2006

Newport Grammar is a great school. The teachers are qualified, caring, and supportive. There are also many extra curricular activities offered. I would highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

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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 55% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading/Language Arts

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

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
53%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
47%
Reading/Language Arts

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

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
60%

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

The state average for Math was 54% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
40%
Reading/Language Arts

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

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
90%

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

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
42%
Reading/Language Arts

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

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
83%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading/Language Arts

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

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
70%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading/Language Arts

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

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%
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 Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students49%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students87%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
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 Students53%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities17%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students53%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities17%

Science

All Students77%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
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 Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students60%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students84%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged84%
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 Students72%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students74%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students93%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged94%
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 Students72%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students76%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students92%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged90%
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 Students65%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students68%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students94%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged93%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
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 90% 68%
Black 8% 25%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Hispanic 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 47%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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301 College St
Newport, TN 37821
Phone: (423) 623-3811

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