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Teacher quality
Principal leadership
Parent involvement
Stewartsboro itself has many programs that are helpful for children that need that extra help. My child has had the worst Kindergarten experience with Mrs. Bracken though. She never smiles......she is pregnant with twins and is so mean to the children. She taught third grade last year and treats the Kindergarten class as if they were in third grade. She makes them move a color for helping other kids clean up. She is the worst teacher ever. I may be taking legal action for harrasment geared towards my child. She merely picks on children because she doesn't like certain parents and makes it very obvious.
—Submitted by a parent
The teachers at Stewartsboro are wonderful...however the Principal has no regard for the well being of the chidlren! His main concern is to get out of that school as fast as possible in the afternoons! He has no conern for the safety or well being of anyone once it is time for him to go home! I hope that you never have a need to speak with this man because he has an anger problem and is absolutely unwilling to work with anyone when there is a problem! I don't know what the requirements are to be a Principal in Rutherford County....I can only assume that caring about children isn't one of them! It is very sad to me that those wonderful teacehrs are overshadowed by his lack of respect and concern for other! I will be moving and getting my child out of there!
—Submitted by a parent
My kids have been going to Stewartsboro since they were in kindergarten. My oldest is now going to be in third grade and my youngest will be in second. I was worried about putting them into public school. But the experience at Stewartsboro has been really pleasant. They have had great teachers and have learned so much.
—Submitted by a parent
THIS is a wonderful school, with a strong leader in Mr. Seymore. The children are watched over by very responsible and caring counselors. The teachers that we have experience with are top notch. We couldn't be happier with this school.
—Submitted by a parent
I love the AR program and my son is already at a 3.7 and has just finished 1st grade! For anyone who doesn't know about AR, it is a reading program that puts each child at his or her own pace to learn to read. The first number is your grade level and the .number is the month in that grade so James is at a third grade 7th month level. Also, I would like to see more parents besides myself and two others at the PTO meetings besides the officers. We could do so much more if we had more parents to help out with planning the events. Love Mr. Seymore, you can tell he cares about the students.
—Submitted by a parent
My son, in his second year at Stewartsboro, transfered from a great private school: Lancaster Academy in Smyrna. I was very apprehensive about him attending a public school; but to my surprize he has really blossomed academically. His reading has massively improved and he enjoys his teachers tremendously. Kudos to Stewartsboro staff for a job well done and continue your good works!
—Submitted by a parent
this is where my daughter started school and she will be in the fifth grade this year. It is sad to know this is her last year at Stewartsboro. Mr Seymour is one of the best princlipals I have every encountered.
—Submitted by a parent
My child attended Stewartsboro Elementary last year for the first time. I really must say they have a wonderful AR program. My child could already read, but the program enhanced her love for reading. The Library Staff on AR night were very warm and friendly and made my child feel welcome each night we were there. Mrs. Bingham rocks as the Assistance principal. She was very active throughout the school year. I saw her at most of the school functions. The only time I saw the Principal (Mr. Seymore) was in the lobby. I never saw him at any of the awards or on family nights. I m sure he s a busy man, but as a parent, it would have been nice to see him on those special days. The security measures that they have implemented are great and I really appreciate that. My child s teacher was nice and she kept the parents informed as to what was going on each week. There were no accelerated learning opportunities for my child and that was a huge draw back for us, however I was already prepared to supplement her education at home
—Submitted by a parent
I had 2 children who attended Stewartsboro. My oldest son never had any problems and was a great student. My younger son had some problems and we offered suggestions. Instead of working together with us, the school didnt want to deal with him. Thankfully we moved and have switched schools. Now both of my children are excelling wonderfully (at Rock Springs) I am now convinced it wasnt my son as much as it was the teacher and principal. I will give Kudos to the new counsler for stepping up and trying to help, but unfortunatly she didnt have the support of the teacher or administration behind her.
—Submitted by a parent
I love the safety proceedures they have in place. Not every school protects it's children to this degree, and I appreciate that. The staff is also wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent
My daughter started growing academically when she transferred her in her first grade year. She grew so much. She is now in second grade. They have such a wonderful staff there.
—Submitted by Kristina, a parent
As a PTO officer at Stewartsboro, I can say that we don't have enough parents involved with the school. Too many of the parents say they will help but when we ask for help they don't volunteer. We have stopped having PTO meetings because only 3 parents would show up that were not PTO officers.PTO if for all parents not just a few officers. ALL PARENTS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE!!! As for the school and principal-- we could not ask for a better principal!! Gary Seymore is the best, and he truly loves his students. The fast forword lab is wonderful, the AR program is great and the faculty are the best. I would put Stewartsboro up against any school in the county.
—Submitted by a parent
I am very pleased to say that my child attends Stewartsboro Elementary. The principal, Mr. Seymore, is wonderful. I know he is great for the job, because he was my high school teacher. If you ever have any concerns at all about this school, I know Mr. Seymore will be glad to answer to the best of his knowledge.
—Submitted by Stacie Robinson, a parent
My wife and I beleive that we have always been welcome within Stewartsboro. We have always been treated kindly, and have had no trouble with its staff. The teachers that we have had have always been willing to work with us and our daughter's education. It is also important to understand that we (as parents) are a critical source of education to children.
—Submitted by a parent
Parents are not given the opportunity to help. I send in letters that offer my assistance & yet never hear back from PTO. The cleanliness of the school is poor. However, I am pleased with my son's teacher.
—Submitted by a parent
Not enough input from the teacher about class & the school events. Information not rec'd in a timely manner.
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Grade level
The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.
139 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.
139 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
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The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.
139 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
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
The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.
153 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2012.
153 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.
153 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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
The state average for Math was 54% in 2012.
154 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 57% in 2012.
154 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.
154 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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
The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 56% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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
The state average for Math was 45% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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
The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 47% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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
| All Students | 58% |
| African American | 40% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 62% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 48% |
| Students with disabilities | 29% |
| All Students | 51% |
| African American | 47% |
| Hispanic | 43% |
| White | 54% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 42% |
| Students with disabilities | 14% |
| All Students | 82% |
| African American | 67% |
| Hispanic | 71% |
| White | 87% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Students with disabilities | 57% |
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
| All Students | 55% |
| African American | 39% |
| Hispanic | 63% |
| White | 57% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 48% |
| Students with disabilities | 43% |
| All Students | 48% |
| African American | 45% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 50% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 44% |
| Students with disabilities | 38% |
| All Students | 70% |
| African American | 50% |
| Hispanic | 69% |
| White | 72% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 65% |
| Students with disabilities | 52% |
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
| All Students | 58% |
| African American | 50% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 56% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 54% |
| Students with disabilities | 41% |
| All Students | 62% |
| African American | 61% |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| White | 62% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 57% |
| Students with disabilities | 41% |
| All Students | 62% |
| African American | 56% |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| White | 63% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 56% |
| Students with disabilities | 53% |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
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
The state average for English 2 was 50% in 2011.
2011
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
The state average for Algebra I was 100% in 2012.
2012
2011
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
The state average for Algebra I was 96% in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for English I was 99% in 2012.
2012
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
| All Students | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
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
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
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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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73% | 68% | ||
| Black | 12% | 25% | ||
| Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4% | 2% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | N/A | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program | 43% | N/A | 50% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 16 | N/A | 15 |
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