Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading/Language Arts
14% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.
Social Studies
49% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2010.
Science
37% (2010)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2010.
Math
20% (2010)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2010.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Reading/Language Arts
18% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.
Social Studies
62% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2010.
Science
26% (2010)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.
Math
22% (2010)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2010.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Reading/Language Arts
36% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2010.
Social Studies
70% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 83% in 2010.
Science
41% (2010)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.
Writing
73% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2010.
Math
23% (2010)
The state average for Math was 36% 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
