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419 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
Wayne County
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PH: (931) 722-3548
FAX: (931) 722-7579

Grades PK-12
2824 students
8 schools

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TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts

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

Social Studies

79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science

80% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

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

Math

90% (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

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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	92%
Female	95%
Male	90%
African American	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	76%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	76%
African American	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
African American	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Writing	This District
All Students	76%
Female	87%
Male	67%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
African American	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

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

81% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

English I

98% (2007)
The state average for English I was 95% in 2007.

English 2

96% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I

97% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing

64% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History

90% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science

93% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation

90% (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	81%
Female	83%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

English I	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students with disabilities	100%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	98%

English 2	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	86%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Biology I	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	86%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Writing	This District
All Students	64%
Female	83%
Male	45%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	3%
Students without disabilities	76%
Not limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	64%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	66%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Physical Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	91%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students with disabilities	84%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Math Foundation	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

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	13	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	97%	69%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	25%
Hispanic	<1%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	57%	47%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,889	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	72%	65%
Student and staff support	9%	8%
Administration	5%	9%
Other expenditures	13%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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