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  TCAP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 96% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 86% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 77% (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.

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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 Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
African American90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
African American70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities51%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%

ScienceThis School
All Students86%
Female85%
Male88%
African American60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities90%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

WritingThis School
All Students77%
Female88%
Male66%
African American71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities82%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
African American78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%
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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