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Cocke County

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305 Hedrick Dr
Newport, TN 37821
Cocke County
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PH: (423) 623-7821
FAX: (423) 625-3947

Grades K-12
4776 students
11 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

75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.

Science

79% (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

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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	92%
Female	95%
Male	89%
African American	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	83%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	74%
African American	66%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	78%
Male	80%
African American	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Writing	This District
All Students	76%
Female	84%
Male	68%
African American	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	89%
African American	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	68%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not limited English proficient	91%
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

82% (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

95% (2007)
The state average for English 2 was 93% in 2007.

Biology I

96% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 95% in 2007.

Writing

79% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2007.

U.S. History

96% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

Physical Science

74% (2007)
The state average for Physical Science was 90% in 2007.

Math Foundation

82% (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	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
African American	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

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

English 2	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	93%
African American	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	80%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Biology I	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	94%
African American	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students with disabilities	82%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female	86%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

U.S. History	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	94%
African American	100%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	76%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Physical Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	62%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	74%

Math Foundation	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

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	16	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	96%	69%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	25%
Hispanic	1%	4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<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	70%	47%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,582	$6,618

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	65%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	21%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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