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Grundy County

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

1376 Main St
Altamont, TN 37301
Grundy County
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PH: (931) 692-3467
FAX: (931) 692-2188

Grades PK-12
2390 students
7 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

70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science

77% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

79% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

87% (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	89%
Female	93%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	69%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female	87%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

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

96% (2007)
The state average for English I was 95% in 2007.

English 2

97% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I

96% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing

61% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History

90% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science

97% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation

95% (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	89%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	74%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

English I	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	88%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

English 2	This District
All Students	97%
Female	99%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	92%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Biology I	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students with disabilities	84%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Writing	This District
All Students	61%
Female	73%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	46%
Students without disabilities	65%
Not limited English proficient	61%
Non-migrant	61%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	90%
Female	88%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	79%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Physical Science	This District
All Students	97%
Female	96%
Male	99%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	94%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Math Foundation	This District
All Students	95%
Female	99%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students with disabilities	74%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

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	14	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%
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	68%	47%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,410	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	68%	65%
Student and staff support	7%	8%
Administration	11%	9%
Other expenditures	14%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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