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Hardin County

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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155 Guinn St
Savannah, TN 38372
Hardin County
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PH: (731) 925-3943
FAX: (731) 925-7313

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3809 students
  • 10 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
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 86% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

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

Math
 89% (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.

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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 Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
African American91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities66%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students80%
Female79%
Male80%
African American78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities49%
Students without disabilities83%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
African American78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female88%
Male78%
African American89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
African American82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities93%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
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
 95% (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
 99% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I
 99% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing
 70% (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
 96% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
 88% (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 Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
African American86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis District
All Students96%
Female99%
Male94%
African American88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

English 2This District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

Biology IThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities97%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

WritingThis District
All Students70%
Female84%
Male59%
African American64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities79%
Not limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students97%
Female96%
Male99%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

Physical ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Math FoundationThis District
All Students88%
Female92%
Male85%
African American85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
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.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1416

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic92%69%
Black, not Hispanic5%25%
Hispanic2%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program56%47%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,613$6,618
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%65%
Student and staff support10%8%
Administration6%9%
Other expenditures19%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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