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  TCAP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 96% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 78% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 85% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 92% (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 School
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
African American95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities95%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students81%
Female82%
Male81%
African American75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities82%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female76%
Male80%
African American71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities79%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

WritingThis School
All Students85%
Female89%
Male80%
African American81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities87%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female92%
Male91%
African American89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
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/EOC Test Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 61% (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
 99% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

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

Math Foundation
Data not available for this school (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

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  Gateway/EOC Test 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 School
All Students61%
Female67%
Male54%
African American57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities62%
Not limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant61%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis School
All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
African American95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

English 2This School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
African American97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

Biology IThis School
All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
African American99%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

WritingThis School
All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
African American87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
African American96%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
African American88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

Math FoundationThis School
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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