Rock Springs Middle School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading/Language Arts
 59% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 51% in 2010.

Social Studies
 90% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2010.

Science
 60% (2010)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2010.

Math
 44% (2010)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2010.

Grade 7

Reading/Language Arts
 61% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies
 89% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2010.

Science
 69% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.

Math
 33% (2010)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2010.

Grade 8

Reading/Language Arts
 62% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies
 86% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2010.

Science
 69% (2010)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2010.

Writing
 91% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

Math
 25% (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