Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
State Board hears 2024–25 TCAP results showing statewide gains, notable middle-school improvements
Summary
Department of Education officials told the State Board of Education that 2024–25 TCAP results were broadly positive: 33 tests tracked across grades showed gains in most subjects, statewide ELA proficiency rose to 40.9%, and the department flagged unusually strong improvement in sixth-grade performance.
The Tennessee Department of Education reported year‑over‑year gains across the 2024–25 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP), with officials telling the State Board of Education that most tests in the 33‑measure portfolio improved and that middle‑school scores showed particular progress.
Department officials said the results matter because they suggest early‑grade gains are persisting into upper elementary and middle grades. “We now see significant performance improvement. Some of the biggest gains that we see are in sixth grade this year,” David Laird, assistant commissioner for assessment, accountability and research, said during the July workshop.
Laird told board members the department tracked 33 data points across four subjects and up to 10 testable grades and described administration of TCAP as “an incredibly large endeavor.” He said English language arts (ELA)…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
