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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
 44% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 45% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

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

Math
 79% (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%
Male73%
African American81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient40%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant79%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students44%
Female49%
Male39%
African American43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities48%
Not limited English proficient44%
Non-migrant44%

ScienceThis School
All Students45%
Female46%
Male44%
African American44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities48%
Not limited English proficient45%
Non-migrant45%

WritingThis School
All Students78%
Female91%
Male68%
African American79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient47%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female84%
Male75%
African American79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient63%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant79%
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
 89% (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 Students89%
Female86%
Male95%
African American87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
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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