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  TCAP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 92% (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
 82% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 84% (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 School
All Students92%
Female97%
Male86%
African American82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
African American67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities84%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

ScienceThis School
All Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
African American73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities87%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

WritingThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female84%
Male83%
African American70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities90%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%
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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