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Smith County

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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126 S C M S Lane
Carthage, TN 37030
Smith County
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PH: (615) 735-9625
FAX: (615) 735-8271

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3134 students
  • 9 schools

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 96% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 90% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 85% (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 Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
African American93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
African American69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities90%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
African American77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities66%
Students without disabilities93%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

WritingThis District
All Students85%
Female91%
Male80%
African American70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities91%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
African American79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient94%
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
 81% (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
 92% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I
 97% (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
 98% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science
 100% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
 83% (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 Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities51%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

English 2This District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

Biology IThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

WritingThis District
All Students71%
Female82%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities78%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students98%
Female97%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

Math FoundationThis District
All Students83%
Female80%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities87%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
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 teacher1616
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%69%
Black, not Hispanic3%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 program42%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$5,972$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%65%
Student and staff support7%8%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures20%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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