Amherst Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading/Language Arts
 56% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies
 85% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2010.

Science
 70% (2010)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2010.

Math
 62% (2010)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2010.

Grade 4

Reading/Language Arts
 60% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies
 93% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2010.

Science
 56% (2010)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

Math
 42% (2010)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2010.

Grade 5

Reading/Language Arts
 62% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2010.

Social Studies
 90% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 83% in 2010.

Science
 58% (2010)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Writing
 87% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2010.

Math
 58% (2010)
The state average for Math was 36% 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

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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