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Kingsport

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1701 E Center St
Kingsport, TN 37664
Sullivan County
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PH: (423) 378-2100
FAX: (423) 378-2120

  • Grades PK-12
  • 6572 students
  • 11 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
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

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

Writing
 87% (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.

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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 Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
African American88%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
African American73%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male88%
African American78%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities91%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant87%

WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
African American77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities49%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
African American90%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities74%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient69%
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.

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 Gateway Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 93% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

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

English 2
 98% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I
 98% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing
 94% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

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

Physical Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
 82% (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 Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
African American90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
African American92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

English 2This District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

Biology IThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
African American89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant94%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
African American90%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

Physical ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

Math FoundationThis District
All Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
African American87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities82%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%
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 teacher1516
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic89%69%
Black, not Hispanic7%25%
Hispanic2%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%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 program40%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,979$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%65%
Student and staff support11%8%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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