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  Gateway/EOC Test Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 80% (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
 96% (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
 88% (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
 90% (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/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 Students80%
Female77%
Male82%
African American70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis School
All Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
African American95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

English 2This School
All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
African American97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Biology IThis School
All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
African American95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

WritingThis School
All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
African American81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities90%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students98%
Female97%
Male99%
African American93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities95%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

Math FoundationThis School
All Students90%
Female91%
Male90%
African American75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
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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