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GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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264 East Park St
Alamo, TN 38001
Crockett County
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PH: (731) 696-5515
FAX: (731) 696-2541

  • Grades PK-6
  • 530 students
  • 1 school

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 95% (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
 90% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 87% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 92% (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 District
All Students95%
Female99%
Male91%
African American98%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
African American63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities87%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
African American83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities93%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female92%
Male82%
African American64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male90%
African American78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic97%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
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

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

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.

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 Gateway Results By Subgroup

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

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 teacher1716
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic75%69%
Black, not Hispanic16%25%
Hispanic10%4%
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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 program48%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$5,630$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional69%65%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration15%9%
Other expenditures7%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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