Alamo schools - district elementary, middle, and high school information

Welcome! Sign In My School List (0)


Schools Community Articles

Home

Research & Compare

Parent Community

Back to School

Action for Education

Library

Alamo

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

264 East Park St
Alamo, TN 38001
Crockett County
Map >

PH: (731) 696-5515
FAX: (731) 696-2541

Grades PK-6
530 students
1 school

View all schools in this district >

Compare schools in this district:

TCAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading/Language Arts

95% (2007)
The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 92% in 2007.

Social Studies

85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science

90% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

87% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

92% (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 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	95%
Female	99%
Male	91%
African American	98%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	79%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	85%
African American	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
African American	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	82%
African American	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	90%
African American	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	97%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	42%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

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

This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

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

Gateway Results By Subgroup

This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

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

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	75%	69%
Black, not Hispanic	16%	25%
Hispanic	10%	4%

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	48%	47%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$5,630	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	69%	65%
Student and staff support	9%	8%
Administration	15%	9%
Other expenditures	7%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

Healthy Kids: Family fitness tips, managing TV time and quick, tasty recipes