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Madison County

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

310 North Pw
Jackson, TN 38305
Madison County
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PH: (731) 664-2500
FAX: (731) 664-2502

Grades PK-12
14,326 students
28 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

72% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

76% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

85% (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

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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	89%
Female	92%
Male	87%
African American	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	71%
Students without disabilities	92%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	89%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	68%
Female	69%
Male	67%
African American	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	42%
Students without disabilities	72%
Limited English proficient	48%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	68%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	72%
Male	72%
African American	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students without disabilities	76%
Limited English proficient	52%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Writing	This District
All Students	76%
Female	82%
Male	70%
African American	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	66%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	82%
Limited English proficient	38%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	82%
African American	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	90%
Limited English proficient	77%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

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

81% (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

95% (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

74% (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

83% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation

89% (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

Compare all high schools in this district

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	81%
Female	81%
Male	81%
African American	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	52%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

English I	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	95%
African American	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	81%
Students without disabilities	96%
Limited English proficient	55%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	95%

English 2	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	94%
African American	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	97%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	78%
Students without disabilities	98%
Limited English proficient	93%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Biology I	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
African American	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	77%
Students without disabilities	99%
Limited English proficient	90%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	82%
Male	64%
African American	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	74%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	88%
African American	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	85%
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Physical Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	82%
Male	83%
African American	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	56%
Students without disabilities	86%
Limited English proficient	62%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Math Foundation	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	89%
African American	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	76%
Students without disabilities	91%
Limited English proficient	57%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	89%

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	15	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	57%	25%
White, not Hispanic	40%	69%
Hispanic	3%	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	0%	47%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,342	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	65%
Student and staff support	7%	8%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	19%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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