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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
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 92% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 92% (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.

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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%
Female98%
Male94%
African American92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient36%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant96%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
African American82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

ScienceThis School
All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
African American82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities66%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

WritingThis School
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
African American83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
African American82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient47%
Not limited English proficient93%
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
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% 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
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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