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Davidson County

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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2601 Bransford Av
Nashville, TN 37204
Davidson County
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PH: (615) 259-8419
FAX: (615) 214-8850

  • Grades PK-12
  • 70,861 students
  • 136 schools

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 86% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 68% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 76% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 82% (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 Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
African American84%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic77%
Native American90%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient48%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant86%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
African American60%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic66%
Native American81%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient30%
Not limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant69%

ScienceThis District
All Students68%
Female68%
Male68%
African American58%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic65%
Native American76%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient32%
Not limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant68%

WritingThis District
All Students76%
Female84%
Male69%
African American74%
Asian/Pacific Islander89%
Hispanic67%
Native American72%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient45%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male80%
African American76%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic78%
Native American87%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient57%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant82%
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
 62% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I
 88% (2007)
The state average for English I was 95% in 2007.

English 2
 87% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I
 88% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing
 79% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History
 88% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science
 81% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
 38% (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 Students62%
Female64%
Male61%
African American55%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic63%
Native American77%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient44%
Not limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant62%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male84%
African American84%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient66%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant88%

English 2This District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
African American83%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic89%
Native American83%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient77%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

Biology IThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
African American83%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic87%
Native American93%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient74%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant88%

WritingThis District
All Students79%
Female84%
Male74%
African American75%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient40%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant79%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
African American83%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic84%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient70%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant88%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students81%
Female84%
Male79%
African American76%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities51%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient66%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant81%

Math FoundationThis District
All Students38%
Female38%
Male38%
African American36%
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficient29%
Not limited English proficient39%
Non-migrant38%
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 teacher1516
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic48%25%
White, not Hispanic37%69%
Hispanic11%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%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 program57%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,303$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%65%
Student and staff support8%8%
Administration10%9%
Other expenditures20%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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