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  TCAP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 85% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 43% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 50% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 80% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 79% (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 Students85%
Female91%
Male80%
African American85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities91%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students43%
Female45%
Male41%
African American43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities46%
Not limited English proficient43%
Non-migrant43%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female51%
Male49%
African American50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities53%
Not limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant50%

WritingThis School
All Students80%
Female86%
Male72%
African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities85%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female84%
Male74%
African American79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities86%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
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
 80% (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

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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 Students80%
Female83%
Male72%
African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students without disabilities80%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
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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