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2597 Avery Av
Memphis, TN 38112
Shelby County
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PH: (901) 416-5444
FAX: (901) 325-5578

Grades PK-12
116,287 students
189 schools

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TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts

84% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies

58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science

59% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

76% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

80% (2007)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2007.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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 displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject.
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

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TCAP Results By Subgroup

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

Reading/Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	80%
African American	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	80%
Native American	92%
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students without disabilities	88%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	84%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	58%
Female	60%
Male	55%
African American	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	87%
Hispanic	66%
Native American	83%
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	62%
Limited English proficient	49%
Not limited English proficient	58%
Non-migrant	58%

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	59%
Male	58%
African American	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	87%
Hispanic	62%
Native American	76%
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	62%
Limited English proficient	43%
Not limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	59%

Writing	This District
All Students	76%
Female	83%
Male	68%
African American	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	89%
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	81%
Limited English proficient	51%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	77%
African American	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	92%
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	86%
Limited English proficient	71%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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 displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject.
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

Gateway Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I

54% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I

91% (2007)
The state average for English I was 95% in 2007.

English 2

86% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I

86% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing

77% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History

87% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science

84% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math Foundation was 80% in 2007.

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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.
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

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Gateway Results By Subgroup

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

Algebra I	This District
All Students	54%
Female	58%
Male	50%
African American	52%
Asian/Pacific Islander	85%
Hispanic	62%
Native American	18%
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	58%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	54%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

English I	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	88%
African American	90%
Asian/Pacific Islander	97%
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	93%
Limited English proficient	85%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%

English 2	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	81%
African American	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	89%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	54%
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	48%
Students without disabilities	91%
Limited English proficient	61%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	86%

Biology I	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	84%
African American	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	90%
Limited English proficient	70%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	77%
Female	83%
Male	70%
African American	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	81%
Hispanic	63%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	81%
Limited English proficient	31%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	87%
Female	87%
Male	87%
African American	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	97%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	57%
Students without disabilities	88%
Limited English proficient	61%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Physical Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	81%
African American	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	95%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students without disabilities	85%
Limited English proficient	71%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math Foundation	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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.
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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	17	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	86%	25%
White, not Hispanic	8%	69%
Hispanic	4%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	73%	47%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,719	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	65%
Student and staff support	9%	8%
Administration	10%	9%
Other expenditures	18%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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