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Hickerson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 229 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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
49%
Reading/Language Arts

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

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
69%
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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
21%
Reading/Language Arts

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

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
45%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
12%
Reading/Language Arts

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

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
31%
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 Students30%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students35%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students52%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged33%
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 Students39%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students48%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students39%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged29%
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 Students32%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students68%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students51%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged50%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 68%
Black 2% 25%
Hispanic 2% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 71%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School start time
  • 7:45 am
School end time
  • 2:50 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Dr. Jim Shemwell
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day
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Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
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  • A very active parent-teacher organization parent volunteers for a variety of activities parent and community representatives are members of the school improvement advisory committee and its subcommittees partnership with coffee county bank which supports the hickerson savings bank the manchester and tullahoma kiwanis clubs provide tutors for the before and after school tutoring program
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  • Small student numbers result in closer scrutiny academically as well as behviorally. Parents and teachers work as teams to provide the best education possible for their children. Our Beliefs 1. All students can learn. 2. Teaching strategies should accomodate varied learning styles and family backgrounds. 3. We should have a safe and orderly environment for students and staff. 4. Parent involvment is essential for an effective school therefore communication between parents and teachers will be actively encouraged.
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