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McMinn County

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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216 N Jackson
Athens, TN 37303
McMinn County
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PH: (423) 745-1612
FAX: (423) 744-1641

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  • Grades K-12
  • 5833 students
  • 9 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
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 86% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 79% (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 American86%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
African American56%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities83%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
African American76%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities90%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

WritingThis District
All Students79%
Female88%
Male71%
African American66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities85%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
African American84%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities95%
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
 80% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I
 91% (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
 82% (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
 86% (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

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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 Students80%
Female84%
Male77%
African American64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic93%
Native American50%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities85%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
African American85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

English 2This District
All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
African American83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

Biology IThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
African American87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female93%
Male73%
African American84%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students95%
Female98%
Male94%
African American95%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
African American74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

Math FoundationThis District
All Students74%
Female78%
Male71%
African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities81%
Not limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%
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 teacher1816
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic92%69%
Black, not Hispanic5%25%
Hispanic2%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%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 program47%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$5,966$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%65%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures20%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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