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  TCAP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

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

Social Studies
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 66% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 90% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 79% (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 Students82%
Female86%
Male78%
African American83%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient27%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant82%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students69%
Female70%
Male68%
African American69%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient27%
Not limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant69%

ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
African American64%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient14%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant66%

WritingThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
African American92%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient53%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female80%
Male77%
African American78%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient29%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant79%
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
 81% (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

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

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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 Students81%
Female80%
Male81%
African American71%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students without disabilities81%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%
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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