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Scott County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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TCAP Results
TCAP Results By Subgroup
Gateway Results
Gateway Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

208 Couroute St
Huntsville, TN 37756
Scott County
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PH: (423) 663-2159
FAX: (423) 663-9682

Grades PK-12
3024 students
7 schools

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TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading/Language Arts

35% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies

71% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2010.

Science

52% (2010)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2010.

Math

39% (2010)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading/Language Arts

42% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies

87% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2010.

Science

43% (2010)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

Math

30% (2010)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading/Language Arts

46% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2010.

Social Studies

81% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 83% in 2010.

Science

47% (2010)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Writing

76% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2010.

Math

32% (2010)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading/Language Arts

49% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 51% in 2010.

Social Studies

83% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2010.

Science

36% (2010)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2010.

Math

17% (2010)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading/Language Arts

37% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies

80% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2010.

Science

39% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.

Math

17% (2010)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading/Language Arts

37% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies

76% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2010.

Science

45% (2010)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2010.

Writing

96% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

Math

10% (2010)
The state average for Math was 26% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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 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

See Tennessee's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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

Grade 3

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	35%
Female	42%
Male	28%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	35%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	37%
Not limited English proficient	35%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	71%
Female	70%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	75%
Not limited English proficient	71%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	51%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	55%
Not limited English proficient	52%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	44%
Male	34%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	39%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	41%
Not limited English proficient	39%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	42%
Female	40%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	42%
Not limited English proficient	42%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	75%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not limited English proficient	87%

Science	This District
All Students	43%
Female	30%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	45%
Not limited English proficient	43%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	25%
Male	35%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	30%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	32%
Not limited English proficient	30%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	46%
Female	50%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	48%
Not limited English proficient	46%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not limited English proficient	81%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	39%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	49%
Not limited English proficient	47%

Writing	This District
All Students	76%
Female	88%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not limited English proficient	76%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	39%
Male	27%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	32%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	34%
Not limited English proficient	32%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	49%
Female	58%
Male	41%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	46%
Students without disabilities	50%
Not limited English proficient	49%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not limited English proficient	83%

Science	This District
All Students	36%
Female	44%
Male	29%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	36%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	37%
Not limited English proficient	36%

Math	This District
All Students	17%
Female	16%
Male	18%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	17%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Not economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	16%
Not limited English proficient	17%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	37%
Female	44%
Male	31%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	37%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	39%
Not limited English proficient	37%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	57%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not limited English proficient	80%

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	39%
Male	39%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	39%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	39%
Not limited English proficient	39%

Math	This District
All Students	17%
Female	19%
Male	14%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	17%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Not economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	17%
Not limited English proficient	17%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	37%
Female	37%
Male	37%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	37%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	38%
Not limited English proficient	37%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	76%
Female	69%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not limited English proficient	76%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	42%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	47%
Not limited English proficient	45%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not limited English proficient	96%

Math	This District
All Students	10%
Female	9%
Male	11%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	10%
Economically disadvantaged	9%
Not economically disadvantaged	14%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	9%
Not limited English proficient	10%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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 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

Gateway Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

English I

60% (2010)
The state average for English I was 62% in 2010.

Algebra I

43% (2010)
The state average for Algebra I was 47% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 10

English 2

59% (2010)
The state average for English 2 was 61% in 2010.

Biology I

61% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 11

Writing

88% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

U.S. History

99% (2010)
The state average for U.S. History was 97% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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 all high schools in this district

Gateway 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

Grade 9

English I	This District
All Students	60%
Female	63%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	65%
Not limited English proficient	60%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	43%
Female	45%
Male	42%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students without disabilities	44%
Not limited English proficient	43%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 10

English 2	This District
All Students	59%
Female	66%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students without disabilities	60%
Not limited English proficient	59%

Biology I	This District
All Students	61%
Female	60%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	60%
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students without disabilities	61%
Not limited English proficient	61%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 11

Writing	This District
All Students	88%
Female	95%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	88%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	99%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	100%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not limited English proficient	99%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	100%	68%
Hispanic	<1%	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	25%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	80%	50%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,135	$7,112

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	64%
Student and staff support	8%	9%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	18%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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