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Sycamore Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 839 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 28, 2010

i use to go to this school i changed the only good thing in that school is band. i am Michelle hale
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 6, 2010

Sycamore Middle School is an excellent school for children all over the world.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2009

It was so fun every year the teachers are great espical Mrs.Owen
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 15, 2008

this school helps my kids understand wat to do better than most schools around so this school is very good
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2007

My child was a 5th grader this past year. He had a great year. His teachers were outstanding. The school is great from the top down.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2007

I was happy when my oldest daughter got out of this school. Now unfortunately my youngest is attending there. They are always having issues of keeping up with how much lunch money the children have on the books. I believe they have a good faculty, just poor administration and planning. They have a good band for the music inclined. I sure hope this is not the best Tennessee can offer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2004

I am a freshman at Sycamore High School, and I attended Sycamore Middle. It was awesome! Some of my best memories so far were in my 7th and 8th grade years. The teachers were awesome, and so was the principal. They weren't too strict, but they kept everone in line. If you are considering sending your child to SMS, its a good choice.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted July 11, 2004

The school is great I go there now lots of sports to do and the pep rallys are so awesome nobody gets treated any different than anyone else overall a great school!
—Submitted by Brittany Cunningham, a student


Posted March 23, 2004

I son is a 7th grader at Sycamore Middle. I have been extremely impressed with the teachers and staff at this school. The curriculum is as advanced and challenging than that of local private schools. I really like the fact that the teachers not only care about my child's education, they care about his well-being. The majority of children that go to the school come from good homes where the parents want to be very involved in the school and the community. The principal is a class-act and does a good job of balancing academics and social activities for middle school age children. The band program is one of the largest and most advanced of any middle school in the state. I do not hear about many discipline problems or conflicts at the school. A taxpayer with school-age children gets their money's worth in Cheatham County!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

This has to be one of the best schools that my son has attended. The teachers are wonderful, and they truly make learning a fun experience.
—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.

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading/Language Arts

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

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
73%
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.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading/Language Arts

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

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
62%
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.

196 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
39%
Reading/Language Arts

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

196 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

196 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
71%
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.

161 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
39%
Reading/Language Arts

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

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
61%
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 Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities30%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities35%

Science

All Students67%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities32%
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 Students51%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities38%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students59%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities42%

Science

All Students84%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities46%
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 Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities24%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students48%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities19%

Science

All Students82%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities33%
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 Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities43%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students41%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities33%

Science

All Students81%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged78%
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

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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%
English I

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

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%
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 Students100%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%

English I

All Students100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
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 96% 68%
Hispanic 3% 5%
Black 1% 25%
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 30%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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1025 Old Clarksville Hw
Pleasant View, TN 37146
Phone: (615) 746-8852

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