The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math
The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.
Reading/Language Arts
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.
Science
The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. 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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Math
The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.
Reading/Language Arts
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2012.
Science
The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. 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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Math
The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.
Reading/Language Arts
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 56% in 2012.
Science
The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. 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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Math
The state average for Math was 45% in 2012.
Reading/Language Arts
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.
Science
The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. 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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Math
The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.
Reading/Language Arts
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 47% in 2012.
Science
The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. 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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Math
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Reading/Language Arts
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Science
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. 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.
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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Math
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Reading/Language Arts
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Science
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. 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.
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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Math
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Reading/Language Arts
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Science
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. 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.
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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Math
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Reading/Language Arts
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Science
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. 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.
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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Math
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Reading/Language Arts
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Science
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. 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.
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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
English 2
The state average for English 2 was 50% in 2011.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 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 II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. 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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Algebra I
The state average for Algebra I was 100% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 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 II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. 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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Algebra I
The state average for Algebra I was 96% in 2012.
English I
The state average for English I was 99% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 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 II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. 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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Algebra I
| All Students | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 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 II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. 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.
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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Algebra I
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
English I
| All Students | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
Scale: % proficient or advanced
About the tests
In 2011-2012 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 II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. 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.
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.
See Tennessee's state standards
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
