STATE OF EDUCATION IN TENNESSEE: 2012-2013 – Section III: SCORE Card
STATE OF EDUCATION IN TENNESSEE: 2012-2013 – Section III: SCORE Card
2012 District Data
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tudents across Tennessee have made significant progress on state assessments. However, it is also important that we examine the results of each district to help identify areas
of success as well as challenges. For instance, some districts may be seeing improvements only in specific subjects or grade levels. As a state, we must ensure that students across
all subjects and grades are making gains. The maps below illustrate the difference between
student achievement gains in reading and math across the state. As you can see, the majority
of districts have had more success in improving math scores than they have had with reading.
With continued dedication and high expectations of the state’s teachers, administrators, and community members,
Tennessee will continue to see gains for students each year. This year’s district results are inspiring, but also reflect
the need to continue with Common Core implementation, high expectations for all students, and more rigorous
college-readiness efforts across the state.
Gains in Reading Achievement
Gains in Math Achievement
•• Green: Significant positive growth
•• Red: Negative growth
•• Yellow: Positive growth
•• Purple: Significant negative growth
•• Orange: Little to no growth
Note: Gains in reading and math achievement are based on TVAAS data from the 2012 State Report Card provided
by the Tennessee Department of Education. The colors on the map correspond to the state’s A-F grading system.
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