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

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

Writing
 55% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 90% (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.

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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 Students91%
Female96%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students86%
Female91%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

ScienceThis School
All Students85%
Female93%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

WritingThis School
All Students55%
Female74%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students without disabilities68%
Not limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant55%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female96%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
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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