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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
 58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 60% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 86% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 80% (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 Students81%
Female90%
Male72%
African American81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities85%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students58%
Female64%
Male52%
African American58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities63%
Not limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%

ScienceThis School
All Students60%
Female62%
Male59%
African American61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities66%
Not limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant60%

WritingThis School
All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
African American86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
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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