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Knox County

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912 South Gay St
Knoxville, TN 37902
Knox County
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PH: (865) 594-1620
FAX: (865) 594-1264

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • n/a students
  • 85 schools

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 91% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

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

Writing
 84% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 90% (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 Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
African American81%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic80%
Native American91%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient40%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
African American56%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic75%
Native American74%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient23%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

ScienceThis District
All Students81%
Female82%
Male81%
African American58%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic74%
Native American76%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities51%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient23%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

WritingThis District
All Students84%
Female91%
Male78%
African American75%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic77%
Native American91%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient35%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male87%
African American78%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic83%
Native American92%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient60%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
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
 83% (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
 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
 83% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

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

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

Math Foundation
 88% (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 Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
African American67%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic81%
Native American68%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient81%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
African American90%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient76%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

English 2This District
All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic87%
Native American79%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient76%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%

Biology IThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
African American86%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic93%
Native American83%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities74%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient83%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

WritingThis District
All Students83%
Female89%
Male76%
African American67%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient18%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
African American91%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient67%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant95%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
African American86%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient71%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

Math FoundationThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
African American84%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient86%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
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
White, not Hispanic81%69%
Black, not Hispanic15%25%
Hispanic2%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%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 program36%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,854$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%65%
Student and staff support10%8%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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