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  TCAP Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 94% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

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

Science
 89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 85% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 92% (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 Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
African American91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female80%
Male77%
African American27%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities82%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%

ScienceThis School
All Students89%
Female87%
Male91%
African American64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities92%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

WritingThis School
All Students85%
Female95%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities88%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
African American91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
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
 74% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I
 97% (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
 93% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing
 79% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History
 94% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science
 92% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation
 93% (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 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

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 Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities79%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant74%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


English IThis School
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

English 2This School
All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities100%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Biology IThis School
All Students93%
Female100%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

WritingThis School
All Students79%
Female88%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students without disabilities85%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

U.S. HistoryThis School
All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities96%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

Physical ScienceThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities94%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

Math FoundationThis School
All Students93%
Female98%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities98%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
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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