William Blount High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

English I
 72% (2010)
The state average for English I was 62% in 2010.

Algebra I
 50% (2010)
The state average for Algebra I was 47% in 2010.

Grade 10

English 2
 61% (2010)
The state average for English 2 was 61% in 2010.

Biology I
 46% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2010.

Grade 11

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

U.S. History
 98% (2010)
The state average for U.S. History was 97% in 2010.

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  

 
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 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