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Clay County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 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

520 Brown St
Celina, TN 38551
Clay County
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PH: (931) 243-3310
FAX: (931) 243-3706

Grades PK-12
1091 students
4 schools

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TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading/Language Arts

27% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies

73% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2010.

Science

55% (2010)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2010.

Math

25% (2010)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading/Language Arts

33% (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

42% (2010)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

Math

18% (2010)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading/Language Arts

42% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2010.

Social Studies

78% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 83% in 2010.

Science

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

Writing

80% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2010.

Math

27% (2010)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading/Language Arts

46% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 51% in 2010.

Social Studies

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

Science

42% (2010)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2010.

Math

18% (2010)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading/Language Arts

27% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies

52% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2010.

Science

30% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.

Math

20% (2010)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading/Language Arts

20% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies

66% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2010.

Science

32% (2010)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2010.

Writing

85% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

Math

12% (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	27%
Female	29%
Male	25%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	27%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	38%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	28%
Not limited English proficient	27%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	75%
Not limited English proficient	73%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	51%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	55%
Not limited English proficient	55%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	22%
Male	27%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	25%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	31%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	25%
Not limited English proficient	25%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	33%
Female	37%
Male	29%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	32%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	38%
Students without disabilities	34%
Not limited English proficient	33%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	87%
Female	95%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not limited English proficient	87%

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Female	42%
Male	42%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	42%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students without disabilities	43%
Not limited English proficient	42%

Math	This District
All Students	18%
Female	16%
Male	20%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	19%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Not economically disadvantaged	25%
Students without disabilities	19%
Not limited English proficient	18%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	42%
Female	40%
Male	45%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	45%
Not limited English proficient	42%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not limited English proficient	78%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	47%
Male	47%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	52%
Not limited English proficient	47%

Writing	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not limited English proficient	80%

Math	This District
All Students	27%
Female	30%
Male	24%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	28%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	30%
Not limited English proficient	27%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	46%
Female	58%
Male	32%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	53%
Not limited English proficient	46%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	75%
Female	86%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not limited English proficient	75%

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Female	44%
Male	39%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	48%
Not limited English proficient	42%

Math	This District
All Students	18%
Female	14%
Male	23%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	17%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Not economically disadvantaged	33%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	21%
Not limited English proficient	18%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	27%
Female	29%
Male	26%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	29%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	27%
Not limited English proficient	28%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	52%
Female	51%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	55%
Not limited English proficient	53%

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	24%
Male	35%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	31%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	31%
Not limited English proficient	30%

Math	This District
All Students	20%
Female	22%
Male	19%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	21%
Economically disadvantaged	10%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	20%
Not limited English proficient	21%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	20%
Female	24%
Male	16%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	20%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Not economically disadvantaged	32%
Students without disabilities	21%
Not limited English proficient	20%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	66%
Female	62%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students without disabilities	67%
Not limited English proficient	66%

Science	This District
All Students	32%
Female	24%
Male	41%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students without disabilities	34%
Not limited English proficient	32%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	95%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not limited English proficient	85%

Math	This District
All Students	12%
Female	11%
Male	14%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	11%
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Not economically disadvantaged	11%
Students without disabilities	13%
Not limited English proficient	12%

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

51% (2010)
The state average for English I was 62% in 2010.

Algebra I

35% (2010)
The state average for Algebra I was 47% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 10

English 2

58% (2010)
The state average for English 2 was 61% in 2010.

Biology I

55% (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

97% (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	51%
Female	62%
Male	41%
African American	33%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	61%
Not limited English proficient	52%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	35%
Female	35%
Male	36%
African American	33%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	37%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students without disabilities	35%
Not limited English proficient	36%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 10

English 2	This District
All Students	58%
Female	75%
Male	33%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	65%
Not limited English proficient	58%

Biology I	This District
All Students	55%
Female	65%
Male	39%
African American	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	57%
Not limited English proficient	55%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 11

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	95%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	62%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	89%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	97%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	83%
Students without disabilities	100%
Not limited English proficient	97%

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	14	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	97%	68%
Hispanic	2%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	25%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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	67%	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		$7,553	$7,112

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	64%
Student and staff support	11%	9%
Administration	6%	9%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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