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

217 Grove Bl
Paris, TN 38242
Henry County
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PH: (731) 642-9733
FAX: (731) 642-8073

Grades PK-12
3150 students
6 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

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

Writing

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

Math

95% (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	95%
Female	97%
Male	93%
African American	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	81%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	84%
African American	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	87%
African American	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	82%
Female	93%
Male	72%
African American	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
African American	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	81%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

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

72% (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

89% (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

75% (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

91% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation

58% (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	72%
Female	73%
Male	70%
African American	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

English I	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	94%
African American	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	76%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

English 2	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	85%
African American	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	56%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Biology I	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
African American	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	56%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	83%
Male	64%
African American	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
African American	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Physical Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	88%
African American	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	67%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

Math Foundation	This District
All Students	58%
Female	67%
Male	54%
African American	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	76%
Not limited English proficient	58%
Non-migrant	58%

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	90%	69%
Black, not Hispanic	7%	25%
Hispanic	2%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	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	52%	47%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,374	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	65%
Student and staff support	9%	8%
Administration	9%	9%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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