Brentwood High School

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 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 for reading/language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchool profiles. The results are for all grades combined for each subject and reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
• 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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Scale: % at or above proficient

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 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 for reading/language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchool profiles. The results are for all grades combined for each subject and reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
• 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  

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 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.
• The results for algebra I and English 2 are displayed on GreatSchool profiles. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
• Students must pass the algebra I, English 2 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 with test results from nearby schools  

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 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.
• The results for algebra I and English 2 are displayed on GreatSchool profiles. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
• Students must pass the algebra I, English 2 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  

About the Tests

• The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
• ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
• Results displayed are for graduating seniors regardless of when the ACT was taken.

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