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Pickett County

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141 Skyline Dr
Byrdstown, TN 38549
Pickett County
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PH: (931) 864-3123
FAX: (931) 864-7185

Grades K-12
692 students
2 schools

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TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts

90% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies

85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science

88% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

83% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

91% (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

See Tennessee's state standards

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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 Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	98%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	41%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	46%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	93%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	95%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	37%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

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

Gateway Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I

71% (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

88% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I

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

Writing

71% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History

93% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science

91% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation

85% (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

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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 I	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

English I	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	98%

English 2	This District
All Students	88%
Female	82%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Biology I	This District
All Students	95%
Female	91%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	73%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Writing	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	93%
Female	90%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Physical Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	88%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Math Foundation	This District
All Students	85%
Female	82%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	11	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	99%	69%
Hispanic	<1%	4%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	61%	47%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,817	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	65%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	7%	9%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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