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Shelby County School District

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160 South Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38112
Shelby County
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PH: (901) 321-2500
FAX: (901) 321-2642

  • Grades PK-12
  • 46,918 students
  • 51 schools

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 96% (2008)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2008.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 for reading/language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchool profiles. The results are for all grades combined for each subject and reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
  • 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 District
All Students96%
African American93%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic94%
Native American90%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities83%
Limited English proficient87%

MathThis District
All Students96%
African American92%
Asian/Pacific Islander98%
Hispanic96%
Native American91%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities80%
Limited English proficient93%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 for reading/language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchool profiles. The results are for all grades combined for each subject and reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
  • 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.

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 Gateway Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 95% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 87% in 2008.

English 2
 97% (2008)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2008.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.
  • The results for algebra I and English 2 are displayed on GreatSchool profiles. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
  • 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.

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 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


Algebra IThis District
All Students95%
African American92%
Asian/Pacific Islander99%
Hispanic94%
Native American88%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities84%
Limited English proficient86%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


English 2This District
All Students97%
African American95%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic93%
Native American91%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities83%
Limited English proficient76%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.
  • The results for algebra I and English 2 are displayed on GreatSchool profiles. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
  • 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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2221n/a

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2221n/a

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2221n/a

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
1Source: TN Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Results displayed are for graduating seniors regardless of when the ACT was taken.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1616
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic56%69%
Black, not Hispanic36%25%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%2%
Hispanic4%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program27%49%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,741$7,112
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%64%
Student and staff support9%9%
Administration11%9%
Other expenditures13%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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