Thurman Francis Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading/Language Arts
 79% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies
 98% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2010.

Science
 92% (2010)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2010.

Math
 82% (2010)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2010.

Grade 4

Reading/Language Arts
 73% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies
 91% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2010.

Science
 76% (2010)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

Math
 60% (2010)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2010.

Grade 5

Reading/Language Arts
 81% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2010.

Social Studies
 99% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 83% in 2010.

Science
 84% (2010)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Writing
 97% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2010.

Math
 74% (2010)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2010.

Grade 6

Reading/Language Arts
 96% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 51% in 2010.

Social Studies
 100% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2010.

Science
 95% (2010)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2010.

Math
 92% (2010)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2010.

Grade 7

Reading/Language Arts
 99% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies
 100% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2010.

Science
 96% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.

Math
 95% (2010)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2010.

Grade 8

Reading/Language Arts
 97% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies
 100% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2010.

Science
 100% (2010)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2010.

Writing
 100% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

Math
 84% (2010)
The state average for Math was 26% in 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 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.

Testing in Tennessee: An Overview

See Tennessee's state standards  

 
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

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  

 
This test is not given in any of the grades at this school.

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  

 
This test is not given in any of the grades at this school.

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