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Anderson County

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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101 South Main
Clinton, TN 37716
Anderson County
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PH: (865) 463-8631
FAX: (865) 457-9157

  • Grades PK-12
  • 6760 students
  • 16 schools

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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
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

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

Writing
 84% (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.

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 Students91%
Female94%
Male87%
African American91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic85%
Native American90%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities93%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
African American78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
Native American100%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities87%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

ScienceThis District
All Students85%
Female85%
Male86%
African American81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
Native American100%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

WritingThis District
All Students84%
Female91%
Male79%
African American81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities91%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male90%
African American89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic92%
Native American91%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient92%
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 Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 83% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I
 96% (2007)
The state average for English I was 95% in 2007.

English 2
 96% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I
 96% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing
 72% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History
 95% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science
 94% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
 79% (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 Students83%
Female86%
Male81%
African American79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
African American88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

English 2This District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
African American95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Biology IThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
African American96%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

WritingThis District
All Students72%
Female79%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities80%
Not limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

Math FoundationThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities49%
Students without disabilities87%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
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 teacher1416
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic97%69%
Black, not Hispanic2%25%
Hispanic<1%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%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 program47%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,064$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%65%
Student and staff support8%8%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures21%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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