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Blount County

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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831 Grandview Dr
Maryville, TN 37803
Blount County
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PH: (865) 984-1212
FAX: (865) 980-1002

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 11,356 students
  • 19 schools

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 93% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 83% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 85% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math, science and social studies, and in grades 5 and 8 in writing.
  • The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject.
  • 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.

Testing in Tennessee: An Overview

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 TCAP Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient


Reading/Language ArtsThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
African American87%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic93%
Native American95%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient82%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
African American68%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic74%
Native American80%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities85%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female83%
Male84%
African American72%
Asian/Pacific Islander89%
Hispanic81%
Native American75%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities87%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

WritingThis District
All Students85%
Female92%
Male77%
African American84%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
African American81%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic91%
Native American90%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient62%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant90%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math, science and social studies, and in grades 5 and 8 in writing.
  • The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject.
  • The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee.
  • 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.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Tennessee: An Overview

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 Gateway Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 83% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I
 95% (2007)
The state average for English I was 95% in 2007.

English 2
 96% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I
 96% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing
 75% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History
 96% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science
 88% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
 94% (2007)
The state average for Math Foundation was 80% in 2007.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • 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.

Testing in Tennessee: An Overview

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 Gateway Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient


Algebra IThis District
All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
African American59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
Native American91%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities86%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
African American93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

English 2This District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
African American94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native American100%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Biology IThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
African American93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic96%
Native American90%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

WritingThis District
All Students75%
Female81%
Male70%
African American60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities81%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant75%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities90%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

Math FoundationThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee.
  • 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.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Tennessee: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1816
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%69%
Black, not Hispanic2%25%
Hispanic2%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program40%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,721$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%65%
Student and staff support7%8%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures19%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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