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Cheatham County

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102 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
Cheatham County
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PH: (615) 792-5664
FAX: (615) 792-2551

Grades PK-12
6702 students
12 schools

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TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts

94% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies

82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science

85% (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

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	94%
Female	96%
Male	93%
African American	90%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	77%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	81%
African American	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	82%

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	84%
African American	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	56%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	90%
Male	76%
African American	50%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	61%
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	48%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	93%
African American	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	69%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	93%

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

87% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I

96% (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

99% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing

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

U.S. History

96% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science

98% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation

78% (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	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
African American	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	51%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

English I	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	94%
African American	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	62%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

English 2	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	77%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Biology I	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	99%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students with disabilities	87%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not limited English proficient	99%
Non-migrant	99%

Writing	This District
All Students	80%
Female	88%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	96%
Female	95%
Male	97%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	75%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Physical Science	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	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Math Foundation	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	78%

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	17	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	97%	69%
Hispanic	2%	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	29%	47%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$5,886	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	65%
Student and staff support	10%	8%
Administration	7%	9%
Other expenditures	18%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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