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  TCAP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 98% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies
 95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science
 96% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 93% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 97% (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 Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
African American98%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
African American89%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

ScienceThis School
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
African American90%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

WritingThis School
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
African American87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female99%
Male96%
African American94%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
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
 100% (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 2 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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
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 2 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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2005 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2004-2005


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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