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  TCAP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 79% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 45% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 42% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 67% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 69% (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

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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 School
All Students79%
Female85%
Male74%
African American78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient35%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant79%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students45%
Female50%
Male42%
African American43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficient17%
Not limited English proficient51%
Non-migrant45%

ScienceThis School
All Students42%
Female42%
Male43%
African American41%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficient19%
Not limited English proficient47%
Non-migrant42%

WritingThis School
All Students67%
Female73%
Male62%
African American69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient25%
Not limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant67%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female74%
Male66%
African American66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient34%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant69%
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/EOC Test Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 73% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% 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

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

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  Gateway/EOC Test 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 School
All Students73%
Female86%
Male63%
African American68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students without disabilities75%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%
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  

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