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Haywood County

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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900 East Main St
Brownsville, TN 38012
Haywood County
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PH: (731) 772-9613
FAX: (731) 772-3275

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3693 students
  • 7 schools

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 89% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 70% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 72% (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

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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 Students89%
Female91%
Male86%
African American86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students68%
Female72%
Male65%
African American62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities72%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant68%

ScienceThis District
All Students70%
Female69%
Male70%
African American63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities73%
Not limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%

WritingThis District
All Students72%
Female82%
Male62%
African American67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities76%
Not limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female87%
Male84%
African American81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities49%
Students without disabilities90%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%
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.

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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
 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
 95% (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
 88% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science
 80% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
Data not available for this district (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%
Female86%
Male80%
African American81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
African American90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

English 2This District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
African American90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

Biology IThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
African American93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

WritingThis District
All Students80%
Female87%
Male73%
African American74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities84%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students88%
Female87%
Male90%
African American85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities90%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students80%
Female78%
Male84%
African American74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities84%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

Math FoundationThis District
Subgroup results not available
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
Black, not Hispanic66%25%
White, not Hispanic30%69%
Hispanic4%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<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 program72%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,579$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%65%
Student and staff support7%8%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures19%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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