Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading/Language Arts
13% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.
Social Studies
35% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2010.
Science
16% (2010)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2010.
Math
16% (2010)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2010.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Reading/Language Arts
9% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 42% in 2010.
Social Studies
56% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2010.
Science
6% (2010)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.
Math
7% (2010)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2010.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Reading/Language Arts
17% (2010)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2010.
Social Studies
55% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 83% in 2010.
Science
12% (2010)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.
Writing
80% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2010.
Math
15% (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
