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  TCAP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 81% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 57% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 71% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 73% (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 School
All Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
African American81%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient58%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant81%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students67%
Female72%
Male62%
African American58%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%

ScienceThis School
All Students57%
Female63%
Male51%
African American48%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient57%
Non-migrant57%

WritingThis School
All Students71%
Female80%
Male63%
African American65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient59%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant71%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female78%
Male69%
African American69%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient53%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant73%
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/EOC Test Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 72% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% 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

See Tennessee's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

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  Gateway/EOC Test 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 School
All Students72%
Female67%
Male81%
African American69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students without disabilities72%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant72%
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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