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Claiborne County

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1403 Tazewell Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
Claiborne County
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PH: (423) 626-3543
FAX: (423) 626-5945

Grades PK-12
4893 students
12 schools

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TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts

90% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies

74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science

79% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

77% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

86% (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	90%
Female	93%
Male	88%
African American	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	74%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	74%
Female	75%
Male	74%
African American	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	74%

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
African American	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Writing	This District
All Students	77%
Female	89%
Male	64%
African American	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	83%
African American	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

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

72% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I

93% (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

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

Writing

68% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History

91% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science

79% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation

74% (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	72%
Female	76%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	76%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

English I	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	82%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

English 2	This District
All Students	91%
Female	95%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	66%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Biology I	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	75%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Writing	This District
All Students	68%
Female	85%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	74%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	68%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	62%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Physical Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	71%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	71%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Math Foundation	This District
All Students	74%
Female	74%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	61%
Students without disabilities	77%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	74%

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	14	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	98%	69%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	25%
Hispanic	<1%	4%
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	65%	47%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,472	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	71%	65%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	14%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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