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Putnam County

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1400 East Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
Putnam County
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PH: (931) 526-9777
FAX: (931) 528-6942

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 10,183 students
  • 17 schools

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 95% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 91% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

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

Math
 94% (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 District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
African American91%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient78%
Not limited English proficient96%
Migrant76%
Non-migrant95%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
African American74%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient40%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female89%
Male92%
African American78%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient30%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female89%
Male76%
African American76%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic66%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities49%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient30%
Not limited English proficient83%
Migrant15%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
African American86%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient84%
Not limited English proficient95%
Migrant94%
Non-migrant94%
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 Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 89% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I
 97% (2007)
The state average for English I was 95% in 2007.

English 2
 98% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I
 98% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing
 85% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History
 97% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science
 99% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
 81% (2007)
The state average for Math Foundation was 80% 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

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 Gateway 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 District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
African American60%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities66%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient71%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male95%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities89%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient83%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

English 2This District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
African American91%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic97%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

Biology IThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
African American87%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient80%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant98%

WritingThis District
All Students85%
Female93%
Male78%
African American94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities90%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
African American93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient58%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant97%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities97%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

Math FoundationThis District
All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
African American86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient64%
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1816
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic90%69%
Hispanic6%4%
Black, not Hispanic2%25%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program42%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,298$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%65%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures18%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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