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Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 99% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 94% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 97% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 98% (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 Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African American95%
Asian/Pacific Islander98%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
African American86%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

ScienceThis School
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
African American77%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities74%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

WritingThis School
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
African American82%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
African American91%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
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
 100% (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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
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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