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Tennessee TCAP results show gains in English, math and social studies
By Caleb Wethington at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - New Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) results show Tennessee students made gains in English language arts, math and social studies.The TCAP results were released on Wednesday.According to the state, third-grade students reached their highest proficiency l...
Key takeaway According to the state, third-grade students reached their highest proficiency level in English language arts in nearly 10 years.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The latest TCAP results bring welcome news to Nashville 's education community, with Metro Nashville Public Schools showing continued improvement across core subjects. The gains in English language arts, math, and social studies are particularly notable, given the challenges posed by the pandemic. Nashville's social studies proficiency, now at 42.1%, is a highlight, with a 4.1 percentage point increase from last year. The district's high school students also made significant strides, with notable gains in Integrated Math III and English II. As the city's schools build on last year's record-setting performance, it will be worth watching how these improvements translate to other areas, such as science and Biology End-of-Course scores, which have yet to be released. With the Tennessee Department of Education's ongoing efforts to support student growth, Nashville residents can expect a renewed focus on sustaining this momentum and addressing remaining gaps in student achievement.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - New Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) results show Tennessee students made gains in English language arts, math and social studies.The TCAP results were released on Wednesday.According to the state, third-grade students reached their highest proficiency l...
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