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  TCAP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 91% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 85% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 78% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 89% (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 Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
African American92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient72%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
African American77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities87%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

ScienceThis School
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
African American77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities91%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

WritingThis School
All Students78%
Female94%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
African American85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient63%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant89%
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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