Cumberland Schools TCAP Shows Gains In 8th Grade Math, High School History
Cumberland County Schools seeing gains across the board in its TCAP district scores. Director of Schools William Stepp said that two of the biggest gains were in 8th-grade math and high school history. He said that one area they will focus on for next year is literacy across all grade levels. “We know we have […]
Pickett Schools TCAP Data Shows Growth In Several Areas
Pickett County’s state testing data showed improvements in science, math and English language arts. Director of Schools Diane Elder said science scores especially improved as the county landed above state average. “Improvement,” Elder said. “That was the first word. We have improved, and we were thrilled. We’ve shown improvement across the board in science.” According […]
White Co Schools TCAP Scores Bounce Back
It was a rebound year for the White County School System as the district’s TCAP scores saw gains across the board. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the data was a “pleasant surprise.” One in particular was 4th grade math. “That’s exciting, because that’s something that has been a low area across the state for […]
Highest Percentage Of Jackson Students Performing At Grade Level In Five Years, TCAP Data Shows
TCAP data shows Jackson County Schools with the highest percentage of students performing at grade level expectations in five years. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said schools focused on ELA and math skills this year and expected to see gains in these scores. She said it’s encouraging to see their hard work paid off. “We […]
Putnam County Schools Release Spring 2021-22 TCAP Results
Putnam County Schools TCAP data reflect gains in math scores, but still haven’t achieved pre-pandemic levels. Those scores grew from 30 percent to 33 percent over the last year. ESSER, Testing, and Data Supervisor Jason Stickler said after receiving the preliminary state data, most numbers look on par with their expectations. However, there is work […]
White Co Schools TCAP Scores Above Average For Younger Grades
White County Schools TCAP results have the district ranked number one in the region in 3rd grade ELA. That is according to Elementary Instruction Supervisor Angela Fresh. According to the state, the system had a 42 percent proficiency in ELA, 10 percent higher than the state average. “Grade three looks really good,” Fresh said. “If […]
PCSS TCAP Scores Decline But Still Above State Averages
Putnam County Schools TCAP scores saw a decline from last year in the majority of areas, but the district mostly remained above the state average. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the takeaway was teachers and students worked hard and held their own. “Looking at the individual things I feel very confident that our […]
Standardized Testing Tips To Set Students Up For Success
School testing time is here in the Upper Cumberland and parents should stay calm to best prepare their children. That’s according to Putnam County District Testing Coordinator Judy Schinbeckler. Schinbeckler said standardized tests are based on what has been taught over the whole school year. “We do not want our students stressing over it but […]
