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Selmer Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 392 students

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Posted August 3, 2005

The focus of the entire school year is teaching to the TCAP. After the test is administered, teaching effectively stops for the year in many classrooms. Most teachers are more interested in your child s performance on the TCAP while in his/her classroom than he/she is on your child actually learning/retaining any skills that will benefit your child in the future. Children hear it all year long you need to know this, it will be on the TCAP. Don't bother bringing your complaints to the Principal. If a Student, Faculty or Administration member is breaking policy, he'll tell you how it's against school policy, and how bad he feels about it -- but he won't stop it from happening again. TACS for our 'gifted and talented' students; where is the extra challenge these kids need; the additional projects to supplement their studies? Sadly, TACS is little more than a clique.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 54% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
31%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 57% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
72%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
27%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
59%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
20%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
47%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
16%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
70%
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 Students77%
African American68%
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities79%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students57%
African American37%
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities60%

Science

All Students72%
African American53%
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities71%
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 Students61%
African American23%
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities56%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students66%
African American54%
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities75%

Science

All Students81%
African American69%
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities88%
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 Students52%
African American36%
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities69%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students62%
African American36%
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities62%

Science

All Students72%
African American60%
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities75%
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 Students54%
African American31%
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students58%
African American31%
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students78%
African American69%
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/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.

2011

 
 
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.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 100% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/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 Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 84% 68%
Black 13% 25%
Hispanic 3% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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635 East Poplar Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
Phone: (731) 645-7977

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