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Bradley County

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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800 South Lee Hw
Cleveland, TN 37311
Bradley County
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PH: (423) 476-0620
FAX: (423) 476-0485

  • Grades K-12 & ungraded
  • 9335 students
  • 16 schools

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

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

Social Studies
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 85% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 86% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 91% (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 Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
African American87%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient67%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students81%
Female82%
Male81%
African American76%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient54%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

ScienceThis District
All Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
African American78%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient54%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

WritingThis District
All Students86%
Female92%
Male80%
African American84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
African American87%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient84%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%
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
 87% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I
 94% (2007)
The state average for English I was 95% in 2007.

English 2
 91% (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
 71% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History
 95% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science
 96% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
 75% (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 Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
African American70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students94%
Female97%
Male92%
African American89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

English 2This District
All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
African American88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

Biology IThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
African American91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant96%

WritingThis District
All Students71%
Female84%
Male59%
African American64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities75%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
African American84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities74%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
African American87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Math FoundationThis District
All Students75%
Female77%
Male73%
African American53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities80%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%
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 teacher1716
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%69%
Hispanic2%4%
Black, not Hispanic2%25%
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 program59%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$5,885$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%65%
Student and staff support7%8%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures18%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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