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

711 School Dr
Gainesboro, TN 38562
Jackson County
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PH: (931) 268-0119
FAX: (931) 268-3647

Grades PK-12
1784 students
4 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

89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

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

Math

90% (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	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	77%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	48%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	61%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	89%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	48%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	65%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

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

71% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I

99% (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

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

Writing

49% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History

99% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science

99% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation

73% (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	71%
Female	69%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	40%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

English I	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	98%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	100%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not limited English proficient	99%
Non-migrant	99%

English 2	This District
All Students	94%
Female	89%
Male	99%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	78%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Biology I	This District
All Students	99%
Female	96%
Male	100%
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	91%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not limited English proficient	99%
Non-migrant	99%

Writing	This District
All Students	49%
Female	52%
Male	46%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	57%
Not limited English proficient	49%
Non-migrant	49%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	98%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	100%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not limited English proficient	99%
Non-migrant	99%

Physical Science	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	97%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	100%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	99%
Non-migrant	99%

Math Foundation	This District
All Students	73%
Female	71%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	82%
Students without disabilities	71%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	73%

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	99%	69%
Hispanic	<1%	4%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<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	60%	47%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,103	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	65%
Student and staff support	10%	8%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	19%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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