Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Reading/Language Arts

52% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2010.
Social Studies

86% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 83% in 2010.
Science

59% (2010)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.
Writing

67% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2010.
Math

49% (2010)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2010.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Reading/Language Arts

45% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 51% in 2010.
Social Studies

78% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2010.
Science

39% (2010)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2010.
Math

28% (2010)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2010.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Reading/Language Arts

34% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.
Social Studies

75% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2010.
Science

33% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.
Math

24% (2010)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2010.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading/Language Arts

50% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.
Social Studies

77% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2010.
Science

49% (2010)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2010.
Writing

88% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.
Math

20% (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 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