1 ACT College Readiness Benchmark score represents the percentage of students from that school district who have reached the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding, credit-bearing, first-year college courses.; 2 Tenn. Value-Added Assessment System scores that assess growth at the school or district level based on student performance on statewide assessments across all available subjects and grades from one year to the next. 1 represents the lowest score, 5 represents the highest score a school system can receive.; 3 Composite, 3-year avg. ACT is a national college admissions exam that all Tennessee students are required to take in the 11th grade. The highest score possible on the ACT is 36.; 4 Students come from families who meet certain income criteria making them eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals at school.; 5 Primary responsibility for school funding rests with the state, but federal funds are available for programs/resources for low-income students, supplemental educational services, professional development for teachers, education research, etc.; 6 Interim superintendent. On July 8, 2016, Dr. McIntyre stepped down as Superintendent of Knox County Schools. At the time of publication, a permanent replacement had not been announced.
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