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Summertown Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 663 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 16, 2010

I have one child left at this school. I took one of my children out because of remarks made by a teacher. One issue with this school is that the principal hires alot of relatives. If you have problems with a teacher, forget complainning. The principal will be for the teacher because chances are she is related to them in some way. Also, this school does alot of outdated things. They do not individualize instruction at all. If your child is having trouble you will not get any help. I am a teacher in another district and I have never seen things handled the way they do at this school. If you have a choice, stay away.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 11, 2008

Summertown Elementary School is an incredible school! This school offers many options that can suit almost anything your child is interested in. The school is also small enough so that your child still gets the effects of a small school.


Posted October 19, 2008

This my daughters 3rd yr at SES. She has struggled the whole time. This school and the school system needs more education on problems that children have, such as ADD and ADHD. There are very few teachers at this school that instead of finding out what the problem is they recognize the children as trouble students. This is not fair for the children. This year has been alot better, she has a great teacher this year and it really makes a difference.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2003

We have one child in SES and one child will start in the next few years. We are thoroughly satisfied with all aspects of the school, its leadership, guidance, and activites. This is a great school. Even our child says so!
—Submitted by Randy and Rachel Hughes, 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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
54%
Reading/Language Arts

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

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
72%
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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
52%
Reading/Language Arts

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

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
46%

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 54% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
45%
Reading/Language Arts

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

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
76%

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

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
24%
Reading/Language Arts

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

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
41%
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 Students55%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities40%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students46%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities40%

Science

All Students65%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities30%
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 Students45%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities0%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students53%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities8%

Science

All Students76%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities8%
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 Students60%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities9%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students63%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities14%

Science

All Students70%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities27%
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 Students52%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities21%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students68%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities7%

Science

All Students69%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities7%
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

English 2

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/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 99% 68%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black 0% 25%
Hispanic 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%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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319 Corbin St
Summertown, TN 38483
Phone: (931) 964-3614

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