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Bradford

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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106 W Front St
Bradford, TN 38316
Gibson County
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PH: (731) 742-3180
FAX: (731) 742-3994

  • Grades PK-12
  • 625 students
  • 2 schools

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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
 92% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 81% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 96% (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 Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
African American84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
African American68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
African American74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

WritingThis District
All Students81%
Female98%
Male62%
African American62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities85%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
African American84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
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
 67% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

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

English 2
 95% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I
 89% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing
 88% (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
 100% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
 86% (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 Students67%
Female68%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities83%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students95%
Female100%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

English 2This District
All Students95%
Female92%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

Biology IThis District
All Students89%
Female83%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities93%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

WritingThis District
All Students88%
Female96%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

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

Math FoundationThis District
All Students86%
Female91%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%
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 Hispanic93%69%
Black, not Hispanic6%25%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Hispanic<1%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 program55%47%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,640$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%65%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration13%9%
Other expenditures18%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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