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Clay County

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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520 South Brown St
Celina, TN 38551
Clay County
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PH: (931) 243-3310
FAX: (931) 243-3706

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1081 students
  • 4 schools

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 89% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 76% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 80% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 88% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 90% (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 Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
African American76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities93%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students76%
Female81%
Male72%
African American65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities82%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

ScienceThis District
All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
African American65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities85%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

WritingThis District
All Students88%
Female94%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities93%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
African American76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
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
 71% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I
 97% (2007)
The state average for English I was 95% in 2007.

English 2
 96% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I
 97% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing
 66% (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
 86% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
 100% (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 Students71%
Female86%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities86%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

English 2This District
All Students96%
Female93%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Biology IThis District
All Students97%
Female93%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

WritingThis District
All Students66%
Female78%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities84%
Not limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female94%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

Math FoundationThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
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 teacher1316
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic97%69%
Black, not Hispanic1%25%
Hispanic<1%4%
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 program62%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,463$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%65%
Student and staff support10%8%
Administration6%9%
Other expenditures20%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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