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Tennessee families can now view TCAP scores. Here’s which districts performed the best
By Caleb Wethington at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Education has released district-level results from the 2025-26 TCAP tests, giving families a closer look at how students performed across the state.The new TCAP dashboard includes state- and district-level results for English language arts, ma...
Key takeaway (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Education has released district-level results from the 2025-26 TCAP tests, giving families a closer look at how students performed across the state.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The release of district-level TCAP results provides Nashville families with a more nuanced understanding of student performance in Davidson County. With 86 districts statewide showing increased all-subject proficiency rates from the 2024-25 school year to 2025-26, local educators and policymakers will be scrutinizing the data to identify areas of improvement. Notably, the fact that less than half of Tennessee students are proficient in any school subject suggests that there is still significant work to be done to ensure all students are adequately prepared for success. As Nashville's education community digests these results, they will be looking to see how the district's performance compares to neighboring counties, such as Williamson County, which posted the highest proficiency rate in the state. The TCAP dashboard's ability to filter results by grade, subject, and student group will be particularly useful for identifying specific areas where targeted support may be needed.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Education has released district-level results from the 2025-26 TCAP tests, giving families a closer look at how students performed across the state.The new TCAP dashboard includes state- and district-level results for English language arts, ma...
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