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

700 Mahr Av
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
Lawrence County
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PH: (931) 762-3581
FAX: (931) 762-7299

Grades PK-12
6957 students
12 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

86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science

90% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

84% (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	98%
Male	93%
African American	95%
Asian/Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	83%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	85%
African American	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	63%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
African American	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	70%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	91%
Male	78%
African American	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
African American	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	75%
Students without disabilities	99%
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

93% (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

96% (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

70% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History

96% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science

93% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation

83% (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 2 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	93%
Female	95%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	79%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

English I	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
African American	100%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
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	96%
Female	99%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	78%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Biology I	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	95%
African American	100%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	82%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Writing	This District
All Students	70%
Female	83%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	75%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	83%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Physical Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	67%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Math Foundation	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	56%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%

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 2 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	96%	69%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	25%
Hispanic	1%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	48%	47%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,252	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	65%
Student and staff support	7%	8%
Administration	7%	9%
Other expenditures	19%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >