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Statistics on children, youth and families in Tennessee from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Sycamore Institute
Third-grade students who met or exceeded expectations on TCAP English language arts (ELA) assessment by race and ethnicity in Tennessee
Third-grade students who met or exceeded expectations on TCAP English language arts (ELA) assessment by race and ethnicity
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Definition
Percent of third-grade students scoring on track or mastered (2018-2021) or meeting or exceeding expectations (2022 onward) on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) English language arts (ELA) test, by race and ethnicity. The TCAP is the standardized testing program used in public school in Tennessee.
Data Source
Tennessee Department of Education, Assessment files.
Notes
Alvin C. York Institute, a state-run school, is excluded. Specialized schools (for example for the blind or deaf) are not included.
The year refers to the spring year of the school year (2024-25 is shown as 2025).
The Department of Education suppresses results for fewer than 10 students and percentages below 1% (or above 99%); suppressed values are left blank, not estimated.
Alternate assessments are excluded. Series break in 2022 (see above). No testing in 2020.Last Updated
November 2026