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Memphis City Schools

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

2597 Avery Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
Shelby County
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PH: (901) 416-5444
FAX: (901) 325-5578

Grades PK-12 & ungraded
111,862 students
198 schools

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TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading/Language Arts

24% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies

59% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2010.

Science

30% (2010)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2010.

Math

28% (2010)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading/Language Arts

25% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies

67% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2010.

Science

16% (2010)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

Math

21% (2010)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading/Language Arts

28% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2010.

Social Studies

64% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 83% in 2010.

Science

21% (2010)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Writing

78% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2010.

Math

22% (2010)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading/Language Arts

28% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 51% in 2010.

Social Studies

62% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2010.

Science

20% (2010)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2010.

Math

14% (2010)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading/Language Arts

20% (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

23% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.

Math

12% (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

49% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2010.

Science

28% (2010)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2010.

Writing

84% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

Math

11% (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	24%
Female	26%
Male	21%
African American	20%
Asian/Pacific Islander	58%
Hispanic	24%
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	24%
Limited English proficient	17%
Not limited English proficient	24%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	59%
Female	62%
Male	57%
African American	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	70%
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	62%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	59%

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	29%
Male	31%
African American	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	35%
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	31%
Limited English proficient	28%
Not limited English proficient	30%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	28%
Male	27%
African American	24%
Asian/Pacific Islander	61%
Hispanic	30%
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	28%
Limited English proficient	24%
Not limited English proficient	28%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	25%
Female	27%
Male	23%
African American	22%
Asian/Pacific Islander	56%
Hispanic	24%
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	25%
Limited English proficient	15%
Not limited English proficient	26%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	63%
African American	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	73%
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	70%
Limited English proficient	69%
Not limited English proficient	67%

Science	This District
All Students	16%
Female	15%
Male	18%
African American	13%
Asian/Pacific Islander	51%
Hispanic	15%
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	12%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	16%
Limited English proficient	9%
Not limited English proficient	17%

Math	This District
All Students	21%
Female	20%
Male	21%
African American	18%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	20%
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	21%
Limited English proficient	17%
Not limited English proficient	21%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	28%
Female	32%
Male	24%
African American	24%
Asian/Pacific Islander	65%
Hispanic	32%
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	28%
Limited English proficient	11%
Not limited English proficient	29%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	64%
Female	68%
Male	61%
African American	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	91%
Hispanic	76%
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	40%
Students without disabilities	68%
Limited English proficient	65%
Not limited English proficient	64%

Science	This District
All Students	21%
Female	20%
Male	22%
African American	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	65%
Hispanic	20%
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	21%
Limited English proficient	8%
Not limited English proficient	22%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	85%
Male	71%
African American	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	79%
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	84%
Limited English proficient	66%
Not limited English proficient	79%

Math	This District
All Students	22%
Female	24%
Male	21%
African American	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	64%
Hispanic	25%
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	23%
Limited English proficient	9%
Not limited English proficient	23%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	28%
Female	32%
Male	24%
African American	25%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	32%
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	30%
Limited English proficient	6%
Not limited English proficient	29%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	62%
Female	65%
Male	59%
African American	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	89%
Hispanic	67%
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	66%
Limited English proficient	46%
Not limited English proficient	63%

Science	This District
All Students	20%
Female	19%
Male	21%
African American	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	55%
Hispanic	18%
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	20%
Limited English proficient	4%
Not limited English proficient	20%

Math	This District
All Students	14%
Female	15%
Male	14%
African American	11%
Asian/Pacific Islander	59%
Hispanic	14%
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Not economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	14%
Limited English proficient	3%
Not limited English proficient	15%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	20%
Female	24%
Male	17%
African American	18%
Asian/Pacific Islander	64%
Hispanic	15%
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	21%
Limited English proficient	0%
Not limited English proficient	21%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	52%
Female	54%
Male	50%
African American	49%
Asian/Pacific Islander	89%
Hispanic	56%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	56%
Limited English proficient	30%
Not limited English proficient	53%

Science	This District
All Students	23%
Female	22%
Male	23%
African American	20%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	20%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	24%
Limited English proficient	4%
Not limited English proficient	23%

Math	This District
All Students	12%
Female	12%
Male	12%
African American	10%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	11%
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	9%
Not economically disadvantaged	36%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	12%
Limited English proficient	4%
Not limited English proficient	13%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	20%
Female	24%
Male	16%
African American	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	61%
Hispanic	20%
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	20%
Limited English proficient	1%
Not limited English proficient	20%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	49%
Female	51%
Male	47%
African American	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	58%
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	52%
Limited English proficient	29%
Not limited English proficient	49%

Science	This District
All Students	28%
Female	29%
Male	27%
African American	23%
Asian/Pacific Islander	82%
Hispanic	33%
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	29%
Limited English proficient	7%
Not limited English proficient	28%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	90%
Male	78%
African American	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	85%
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	45%
Students without disabilities	88%
Limited English proficient	63%
Not limited English proficient	84%

Math	This District
All Students	11%
Female	12%
Male	10%
African American	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	63%
Hispanic	9%
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	8%
Not economically disadvantaged	33%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	11%
Limited English proficient	1%
Not limited English proficient	11%

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

37% (2010)
The state average for English I was 62% in 2010.

Algebra I

21% (2010)
The state average for Algebra I was 47% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 10

English 2

37% (2010)
The state average for English 2 was 61% in 2010.

Biology I

20% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2010.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 11

Writing

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

U.S. History

92% (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	37%
Female	43%
Male	31%
African American	33%
Asian/Pacific Islander	72%
Hispanic	46%
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	39%
Limited English proficient	20%
Not limited English proficient	37%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	21%
Female	23%
Male	20%
African American	18%
Asian/Pacific Islander	52%
Hispanic	28%
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	4%
Students without disabilities	22%
Limited English proficient	18%
Not limited English proficient	22%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 10

English 2	This District
All Students	37%
Female	41%
Male	32%
African American	33%
Asian/Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	43%
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	39%
Limited English proficient	11%
Not limited English proficient	37%

Biology I	This District
All Students	20%
Female	21%
Male	20%
African American	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	40%
Hispanic	33%
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Not economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with disabilities	4%
Students without disabilities	22%
Limited English proficient	14%
Not limited English proficient	20%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 11

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	79%
African American	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	81%
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	88%
Limited English proficient	49%
Not limited English proficient	85%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	91%
African American	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	99%
Hispanic	97%
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	61%
Students without disabilities	93%
Limited English proficient	87%
Not limited English proficient	92%

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	17	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	86%	25%
White, not Hispanic	7%	68%
Hispanic	6%	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	69%	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		$8,229	$7,112

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	64%
Student and staff support	9%	9%
Administration	11%	9%
Other expenditures	18%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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