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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
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

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

Writing
 66% (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.

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%
Female85%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities74%
Students without disabilities83%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities75%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%

ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities86%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

WritingThis School
All Students66%
Female74%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities82%
Not limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female86%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities92%
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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  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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