Pathways to the Prize, School Winners | Page 7

The data reported along with each profile were used to identify the 2012 SCORE Prize finalists. Unless otherwise noted, all data were obtained from the Tennessee Department of Education. Enrollment – Three-year average (2009-2011) enrollment for the school or district. Economically disadvantaged students – Four-year average (2009-2012) rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Racial demographics – The percentage of white, black, Hispanic, and other (Asian/Pacific Islander and Native American/Alaskan) students for the 2010-11 school year. Attendance rates – Three-year average (2009-2011) attendance rate. TVAAS growth estimates – Three-year growth rate in reading and math (and/or English II and algebra I) for the 2011-2012 school year. TCAP proficient/advanced rates – Three-year average (2010-2012) of students achieving or exceeding proficiency on the reading and math TCAP exams. EOC proficient/advanced rates – Three-year average (2010-2012) of students achieving or exceeding proficiency on the EOC exams in English II and algebra I. Achievement gaps – The difference between proficiency rates on the TCAP and EOC exams in reading/ English II and math/algebra I between 2010 and 2012. ACT composite – Two-year average (2010-2011) ACT composite score for the school or district. Graduation rate – The graduation rate for the 20102011 school year. College-going rate – Two-year average (2009-2010) of the percentage of students pursuing postsecondary education, according to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This measure includes in-state and out-of-state enrollment for both two-year and fouryear programs at private and public institutions the fall after high school graduation. Pathways to the Prize Lessons from the 2012 SCORE Prize School Winners 6