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7850 Rutledge Pk
Rutledge, TN 37861
Grainger County
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PH: (865) 828-3611
FAX: (865) 828-4357

Grades PK-12
3237 students
6 schools

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TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts

93% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies

81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science

83% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

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

Math

93% (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	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	87%
Students without disabilities	94%
Limited English proficient	73%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	65%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	66%
Students without disabilities	84%
Limited English proficient	45%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	82%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	65%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	70%
Students without disabilities	85%
Limited English proficient	18%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	86%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	84%
Students without disabilities	95%
Limited English proficient	100%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

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

84% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I

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

English 2

98% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I

100% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing

83% (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

93% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation

83% (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	84%
Female	86%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	88%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

English I	This District
All Students	93%
Female	98%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	90%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

English 2	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	96%
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 with disabilities	100%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Biology I	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	99%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	100%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not limited English proficient	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	93%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	61%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

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

Physical Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	100%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Math Foundation	This District
All Students	83%
Female	78%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	71%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

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	18	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	98%	69%
Hispanic	2%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	25%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	56%	47%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$5,927	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	68%	65%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	6%	9%
Other expenditures	18%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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