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Giles County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 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

270 Richland Dr
Pulaski, TN 38478
Giles County
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PH: (931) 363-4558
FAX: (931) 363-8975

Grades PK-12
4446 students
8 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

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

Science

62% (2010)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2010.

Math

43% (2010)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading/Language Arts

38% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies

85% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2010.

Science

41% (2010)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

Math

27% (2010)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading/Language Arts

33% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2010.

Social Studies

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

Science

41% (2010)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Writing

69% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2010.

Math

15% (2010)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading/Language Arts

40% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 51% in 2010.

Social Studies

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

Science

43% (2010)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2010.

Math

15% (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

79% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2010.

Science

46% (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

32% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies

69% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2010.

Science

46% (2010)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2010.

Writing

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

Math

13% (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	26%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	36%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	37%
Not limited English proficient	35%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
African American	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	51%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not limited English proficient	80%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	60%
Male	64%
African American	39%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	65%
Not limited English proficient	63%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	45%
Male	42%
African American	26%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	47%
Not limited English proficient	44%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	38%
Female	41%
Male	36%
African American	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	39%
Not limited English proficient	38%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
African American	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not limited English proficient	85%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	36%
Male	46%
African American	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	42%
Not limited English proficient	41%

Math	This District
All Students	27%
Female	28%
Male	26%
African American	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	30%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	28%
Not limited English proficient	27%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	33%
Female	34%
Male	33%
African American	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	35%
Not limited English proficient	33%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	82%
African American	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not limited English proficient	82%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	32%
Male	47%
African American	10%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	44%
Not limited English proficient	41%

Writing	This District
All Students	69%
Female	79%
Male	61%
African American	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	100%
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	72%
Not limited English proficient	69%

Math	This District
All Students	15%
Female	11%
Male	18%
African American	0%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	18%
Economically disadvantaged	9%
Not economically disadvantaged	24%
Students with disabilities	3%
Students without disabilities	16%
Not limited English proficient	15%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	40%
Female	47%
Male	33%
African American	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	41%
Not limited English proficient	40%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	79%
African American	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not limited English proficient	80%

Science	This District
All Students	43%
Female	43%
Male	44%
African American	26%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	45%
Not limited English proficient	43%

Math	This District
All Students	15%
Female	13%
Male	17%
African American	7%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	17%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Not economically disadvantaged	19%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	14%
Not limited English proficient	15%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	37%
Female	45%
Male	31%
African American	22%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	39%
Not limited English proficient	37%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	79%
Female	76%
Male	81%
African American	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	56%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not limited English proficient	79%

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	47%
Male	44%
African American	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	48%
Not limited English proficient	46%

Math	This District
All Students	17%
Female	18%
Male	17%
African American	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	19%
Economically disadvantaged	12%
Not economically disadvantaged	23%
Students with disabilities	5%
Students without disabilities	18%
Not limited English proficient	17%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	32%
Female	36%
Male	28%
African American	22%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	34%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	34%
Not limited English proficient	32%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	73%
Male	66%
African American	66%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	74%
Not limited English proficient	69%

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	52%
Male	39%
African American	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	49%
Not limited English proficient	46%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	92%
Male	77%
African American	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	46%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not limited English proficient	85%

Math	This District
All Students	13%
Female	14%
Male	12%
African American	6%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	14%
Economically disadvantaged	10%
Not economically disadvantaged	18%
Students with disabilities	3%
Students without disabilities	14%
Not limited English proficient	13%

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

58% (2010)
The state average for English I was 62% in 2010.

Algebra I

36% (2010)
The state average for Algebra I was 47% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 10

English 2

56% (2010)
The state average for English 2 was 61% in 2010.

Biology I

23% (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

98% (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	58%
Female	62%
Male	55%
African American	35%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	62%
Not limited English proficient	58%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	36%
Female	41%
Male	32%
African American	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students without disabilities	36%
Not limited English proficient	36%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 10

English 2	This District
All Students	56%
Female	66%
Male	48%
African American	30%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	60%
Not limited English proficient	56%

Biology I	This District
All Students	23%
Female	28%
Male	21%
African American	0%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	32%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	33%
Students with disabilities	4%
Students without disabilities	32%
Not limited English proficient	23%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 11

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	95%
Male	84%
African American	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not limited English proficient	89%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	98%
Female	97%
Male	99%
African American	97%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students with disabilities	91%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	98%

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	83%	68%
Black, not Hispanic	15%	25%
Hispanic	<1%	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
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	50%	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		$6,704	$7,112

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	64%
Student and staff support	10%	9%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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