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Hamblen County

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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210 East Morris Bl
Morristown, TN 37813
Hamblen County
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PH: (423) 586-7700
FAX: (423) 586-7747

  • Grades PK-12
  • 9484 students
  • 18 schools

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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
 82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 84% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

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

Math
 89% (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 District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
African American87%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic79%
Native American100%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient53%
Not limited English proficient93%
Migrant33%
Non-migrant92%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
African American67%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic80%
Native American82%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient43%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

ScienceThis District
All Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
African American68%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic75%
Native American91%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient32%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female90%
Male75%
African American72%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient29%
Not limited English proficient84%
Migrant35%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic82%
Native American92%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient69%
Not limited English proficient90%
Migrant52%
Non-migrant89%
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 Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 89% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I
 96% (2007)
The state average for English I was 95% in 2007.

English 2
 99% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I
 99% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing
 77% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History
 97% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science
 79% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
 79% (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

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 Gateway 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 District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient91%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
African American93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

English 2This District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

Biology IThis District
All Students99%
Female98%
Male99%
African American97%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient93%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

WritingThis District
All Students77%
Female88%
Male67%
African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities82%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students97%
Female96%
Male97%
African American95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students79%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Students without disabilities75%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant79%

Math FoundationThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male78%
African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient61%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant79%
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1616
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic83%69%
Hispanic10%4%
Black, not Hispanic6%25%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program50%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,682$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional70%65%
Student and staff support3%8%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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