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
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