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Cheatham Park Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 370 students

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3 stars


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Posted April 9, 2009

I love this school and the faculty. they are awesome. All three of my children have attended Cheatham Park and I have one child that is still there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2005

Two of my children attended Cheatham Park. The teachers do a great job of meeting the needs of the culturally diverse population.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2004

This school has some good qualities. It is small enough that everyone pretty well knows everyone else. But they do need to focus more on curriculum that is better suited to the needs of all children and to spend extra time with those who need more help. In a time of budget cut-backs, I realize that this grows more challenging each year. More parent involvement from a wider base would be great: however, only certain parents seem to get their voices heard. All are invited to PTO meetings: few are actually made to feel welcome.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading/Language Arts

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

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
28%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
42%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
16%
Reading/Language Arts

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

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
28%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
22%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
7%
Reading/Language Arts

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

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
35%
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 Students37%
African American38%
Hispanic27%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities14%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students32%
African American31%
Hispanic27%
White34%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities14%

Science

All Students53%
African American31%
Hispanic36%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities36%
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 Students23%
African American8%
Hispanic32%
White19%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities28%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students22%
African American17%
Hispanic26%
White20%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities22%

Science

All Students16%
African American17%
Hispanic19%
White12%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities11%
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 Students38%
African American26%
Hispanic57%
White31%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities20%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students35%
African American16%
Hispanic52%
White34%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities20%

Science

All Students23%
African American16%
Hispanic19%
White31%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities13%
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 44% 68%
Hispanic 32% 5%
Black 23% 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 86%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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301 Locust St
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: (615) 384-0232

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