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Tullahoma City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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510 South Jackson St
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Coffee County
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PH: (931) 454-2600
FAX: (931) 454-2642

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3462 students
  • 7 schools

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading/Language Arts
 39% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

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

Science
 56% (2010)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2010.

Math
 44% (2010)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading/Language Arts
 49% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies
 81% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2010.

Science
 48% (2010)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

Math
 39% (2010)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading/Language Arts
 55% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2010.

Social Studies
 79% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 83% in 2010.

Science
 56% (2010)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

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

Math
 41% (2010)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading/Language Arts
 52% (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
 38% (2010)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2010.

Math
 25% (2010)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading/Language Arts
 48% (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
 50% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.

Math
 35% (2010)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading/Language Arts
 47% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies
 82% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2010.

Science
 57% (2010)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2010.

Writing
 94% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

Math
 36% (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

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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

Grade 3
Reading/Language ArtsThis District
All Students39%
Female43%
Male35%
African American17%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic17%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities42%
Not limited English proficient39%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students77%
Female81%
Male73%
African American65%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic50%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities84%
Not limited English proficient77%

ScienceThis District
All Students56%
Female52%
Male60%
African American48%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic17%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities63%
Not limited English proficient57%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female43%
Male45%
African American26%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic17%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities48%
Not limited English proficient44%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4
Reading/Language ArtsThis District
All Students49%
Female47%
Male50%
African American20%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic23%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities54%
Not limited English proficient49%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students81%
Female84%
Male77%
African American56%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic62%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient82%

ScienceThis District
All Students48%
Female39%
Male57%
African American12%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic23%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities54%
Not limited English proficient49%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female34%
Male44%
African American12%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic15%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities42%
Not limited English proficient40%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
Reading/Language ArtsThis District
All Students55%
Female56%
Male53%
African American33%
Asian/Pacific Islander40%
Hispanic60%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities58%
Not limited English proficient55%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students79%
Female76%
Male82%
African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic60%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities85%
Not limited English proficient80%

ScienceThis District
All Students56%
Female46%
Male65%
African American47%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic50%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities58%
Not limited English proficient56%

WritingThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male78%
African American71%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic70%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities90%
Not limited English proficient83%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female38%
Male43%
African American27%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic20%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities47%
Not limited English proficient41%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6
Reading/Language ArtsThis District
All Students52%
Female51%
Male54%
African American25%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities55%
Not limited English proficient53%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
African American60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient84%

ScienceThis District
All Students38%
Female31%
Male47%
African American10%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic17%
White41%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities42%
Not limited English proficient38%

MathThis District
All Students25%
Female20%
Male32%
African American10%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic0%
White27%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities28%
Not limited English proficient25%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
Reading/Language ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female52%
Male43%
African American32%
Asian/Pacific Islander20%
Hispanic14%
White51%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities56%
Not limited English proficient48%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students80%
Female76%
Male83%
African American64%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic57%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities89%
Not limited English proficient80%

ScienceThis District
All Students50%
Female46%
Male54%
African American32%
Asian/Pacific Islander40%
Hispanic14%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities60%
Not limited English proficient50%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Female35%
Male36%
African American14%
Asian/Pacific Islander20%
Hispanic0%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities44%
Not limited English proficient36%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
Reading/Language ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female52%
Male41%
African American31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic17%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities51%
Not limited English proficient47%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students82%
Female84%
Male78%
African American79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities87%
Not limited English proficient82%

ScienceThis District
All Students57%
Female55%
Male58%
African American31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities62%
Not limited English proficient57%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
African American89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities99%
Not limited English proficient94%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female34%
Male38%
African American17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
White38%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities39%
Not limited English proficient36%
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

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 Gateway Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

English I
 76% (2010)
The state average for English I was 62% in 2010.

Algebra I
 62% (2010)
The state average for Algebra I was 47% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 10

English 2
 64% (2010)
The state average for English 2 was 61% in 2010.

Biology I
 63% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 11

Writing
 89% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

U.S. History
 94% (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

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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

Grade 9
English IThis District
All Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
African American73%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities81%
Not limited English proficient76%

Algebra IThis District
All Students62%
Female63%
Male62%
African American61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities69%
Not limited English proficient62%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 10
English 2This District
All Students64%
Female76%
Male56%
African American43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities70%
Not limited English proficient64%

Biology IThis District
All Students63%
Female65%
Male61%
African American32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities69%
Not limited English proficient63%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 11
WritingThis District
All Students89%
Female95%
Male83%
African American83%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic71%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities95%
Not limited English proficient89%

U.S. HistoryThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
African American100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities97%
Not limited English proficient94%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic86%68%
Black, not Hispanic9%25%
Hispanic3%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program41%50%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,663$7,112
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%64%
Student and staff support7%9%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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