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131 Stephens Cr
Benton, TN 37307
Polk County
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PH: (423) 338-4506
FAX: (423) 338-2691

Grades PK-12
2259 students
6 schools

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TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts

89% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies

76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science

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

Writing

84% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

88% (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

See Tennessee's state standards

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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 Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	65%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	40%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	82%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	63%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	56%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

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

Gateway Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I

70% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I

97% (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

98% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing

70% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History

98% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science

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

Math Foundation

77% (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

See Tennessee's state standards

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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 I	This District
All Students	70%
Female	69%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	74%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

English I	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	81%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%

English 2	This District
All Students	96%
Female	99%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	77%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Biology I	This District
All Students	98%
Female	99%
Male	97%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students with disabilities	93%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Writing	This District
All Students	70%
Female	79%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	76%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	98%
Female	96%
Male	99%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	91%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Physical Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Math Foundation	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	99%	69%
Hispanic	<1%	4%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	56%	47%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,177	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	65%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	9%	9%
Other expenditures	19%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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