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Marshall County

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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700 Jones Cr
Lewisburg, TN 37091
Marshall County
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PH: (931) 359-1581
FAX: (931) 270-8816

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4811 students
  • 9 schools

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 93% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 83% (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 Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
African American87%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient54%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant93%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
African American70%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic84%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
African American79%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

WritingThis District
All Students83%
Female92%
Male74%
African American83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient0%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
African American85%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient71%
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
 78% (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
 95% (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
 81% (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
 92% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
 93% (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 Students78%
Female77%
Male78%
African American53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic66%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient33%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
African American95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

English 2This District
All Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
African American88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

Biology IThis District
All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
African American94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

WritingThis District
All Students81%
Female87%
Male74%
African American67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities83%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
African American97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
African American93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant92%

Math FoundationThis District
All Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
African American92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic97%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
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 Hispanic87%69%
Black, not Hispanic9%25%
Hispanic4%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 program38%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,138$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%65%
Student and staff support8%8%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures22%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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