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South Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 241 students

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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 55% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
51%
Reading/Language Arts

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
57%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
42%
Reading/Language Arts

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

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
53%

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 54% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading/Language Arts

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
n/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.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students46%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students43%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students61%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged61%
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 Students48%
African American38%
Hispanicn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students45%
African American44%
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students55%
African American44%
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged49%
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 Students71%
African American72%
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students61%
African American43%
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students49%
African American36%
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged42%
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

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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 59% 68%
Black 38% 25%
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 70%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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570 Stone Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
Phone: (731) 988-5413

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