South Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading/Language Arts
 44% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies
 76% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2010.

Science
 57% (2010)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2010.

Math
 51% (2010)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2010.

Grade 4

Reading/Language Arts
 31% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies
 79% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2010.

Science
 46% (2010)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

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