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West Carroll SP District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1415 Highway 77
Atwood, TN 38220
Carroll County
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PH: (731) 662-4200
FAX: (731) 662-4250

  • Grades K-12
  • 1079 students
  • 3 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
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 87% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 83% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 93% (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%
Male91%
African American84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students84%
Female84%
Male83%
African American71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities87%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female88%
Male85%
African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

WritingThis District
All Students83%
Female97%
Male71%
African American69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities91%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
African American85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
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
 84% (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
 97% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I
 94% (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
 100% (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
 87% (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 Students84%
Female89%
Male82%
African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

English 2This District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities95%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

Biology IThis District
All Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
African American83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

WritingThis District
All Students70%
Female90%
Male47%
African American64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students without disabilities75%
Not limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%

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

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female100%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Math FoundationThis District
All Students87%
Female81%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%
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 teacher1316
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic89%69%
Black, not Hispanic10%25%
Hispanic<1%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 program56%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$5,977$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%65%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration11%9%
Other expenditures15%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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