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McNairy County

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

170 West Court Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
McNairy County
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PH: (731) 645-3267
FAX: (731) 645-8085

Grades PK-12
4271 students
8 schools

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TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts

94% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies

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

Science

87% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

79% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

91% (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	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
African American	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	75%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	82%
African American	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
African American	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female	86%
Male	73%
African American	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	90%
African American	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	65%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

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

80% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I

97% (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

97% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing

79% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History

98% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science

98% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation

80% (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	80%
Female	83%
Male	76%
African American	50%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

English I	This District
All Students	97%
Female	99%
Male	96%
African American	95%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	83%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%

English 2	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	93%
African American	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	69%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Biology I	This District
All Students	97%
Female	96%
Male	98%
African American	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	89%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female	87%
Male	70%
African American	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

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

Physical Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	83%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Math Foundation	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	79%
African American	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	80%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

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	15	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	9%	25%
Hispanic	<1%	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	51%	47%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,241	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	70%	65%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	6%	9%
Other expenditures	18%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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