Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

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

Social Studies
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 87% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 93% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 100% (2007)
The state average for Math was 89% in 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

See Tennessee's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
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

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  

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 90% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I
 98% (2007)
The state average for English I was 95% in 2007.

English 2
 100% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I
 100% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing
 96% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History
 100% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science
 97% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
Data not available for this school (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

See Tennessee's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
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

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