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3074 Hickory Valley Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Hamilton County
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PH: (423) 209-8538
FAX: (423) 209-8539

Grades PK-12
40,216 students
76 schools

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TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts

91% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies

75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science

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

Writing

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

Math

88% (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	91%
Female	94%
Male	88%
African American	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	100%
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	76%
Students without disabilities	93%
Limited English proficient	52%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Migrant	56%
Non-migrant	91%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	74%
African American	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	92%
Hispanic	80%
Native American	89%
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	52%
Students without disabilities	79%
Limited English proficient	43%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	78%
African American	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	92%
Hispanic	80%
Native American	86%
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students without disabilities	81%
Limited English proficient	58%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Writing	This District
All Students	82%
Female	88%
Male	77%
African American	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	67%
Native American	82%
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	88%
Limited English proficient	47%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	87%
African American	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	100%
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	92%
Limited English proficient	65%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Migrant	69%
Non-migrant	89%

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

69% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I

92% (2007)
The state average for English I was 95% in 2007.

English 2

94% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I

92% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing

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

U.S. History

92% (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

79% (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	69%
Female	69%
Male	68%
African American	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	89%
Hispanic	66%
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	74%
Limited English proficient	60%
Not limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

English I	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	90%
African American	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	65%
Students without disabilities	94%
Limited English proficient	84%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

English 2	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	93%
African American	90%
Asian/Pacific Islander	97%
Hispanic	97%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	73%
Students without disabilities	97%
Limited English proficient	91%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Biology I	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	91%
African American	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	76%
Students without disabilities	94%
Limited English proficient	89%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Writing	This District
All Students	81%
Female	87%
Male	76%
African American	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	72%
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	85%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	81%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	92%
African American	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	65%
Students without disabilities	94%
Limited English proficient	88%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Physical Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	85%
African American	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	87%
Limited English proficient	63%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Math Foundation	This District
All Students	79%
Female	92%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	63%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

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	16	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	61%	69%
Black, not Hispanic	34%	25%
Hispanic	3%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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	50%	47%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,637	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	65%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	17%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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