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Shelby County

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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160 S Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38112
Shelby County
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PH: (901) 321-2500
FAX: (901) 321-2642

  • Grades PK-12
  • 44,937 students
  • 50 schools

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 95% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 92% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 94% (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 Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
African American92%
Asian/Pacific Islander98%
Hispanic93%
Native American93%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient74%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant95%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
African American76%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic90%
Native American85%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient70%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
African American77%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic89%
Native American86%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient71%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

WritingThis District
All Students92%
Female96%
Male89%
African American88%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic89%
Native American88%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient63%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
African American89%
Asian/Pacific Islander98%
Hispanic95%
Native American93%
White97%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient86%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant94%
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
 92% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

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

English 2
 98% (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
 91% (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
 95% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
 86% (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 Students92%
Female93%
Male92%
African American86%
Asian/Pacific Islander98%
Hispanic93%
Native American100%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient88%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
African American95%
Asian/Pacific Islander99%
Hispanic99%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

English 2This District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
African American96%
Asian/Pacific Islander99%
Hispanic93%
Native American94%
White99%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities87%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient87%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

Biology IThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
African American96%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic93%
Native American100%
White99%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient77%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

WritingThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male87%
African American84%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient36%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
African American95%
Asian/Pacific Islander98%
Hispanic96%
Native American100%
White99%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient83%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
African American92%
Asian/Pacific Islander98%
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient79%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

Math FoundationThis District
All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
African American81%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient82%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%
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 Hispanic61%69%
Black, not Hispanic32%25%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%1%
Hispanic3%4%
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 program25%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,422$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%65%
Student and staff support8%8%
Administration11%9%
Other expenditures13%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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