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Hamilton County School Distrct

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6703 Bonny Oaks Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Hamilton County
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PH: (423) 209-8538
FAX: (423) 209-8539

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 41,230 students
  • 78 schools

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 TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts
 91% (2008)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2008.

Math
 90% (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 Students91%
African American85%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic85%
Native American93%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities75%
Limited English proficient75%

MathThis District
All Students90%
African American83%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic87%
Native American96%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities70%
Limited English proficient82%
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
 85% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 87% in 2008.

English 2
 93% (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 Students85%
African American74%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities57%
Limited English proficient63%
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


English 2This District
All Students93%
African American88%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities78%
Limited English proficient63%
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.

Testing in Tennessee: An Overview

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2021n/a

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2021n/a

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2021n/a

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/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 teacher1516
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic60%69%
Black, not Hispanic34%25%
Hispanic5%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
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 program51%49%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,108$7,112
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%64%
Student and staff support9%9%
Administration10%9%
Other expenditures16%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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