The Data & Information Systems Department is responsible for state reporting in terms of student achievement, student attendance monitoring, tracking and evaluation of student data, as well as management of the student database. This department also handles all testing guidelines, implementation, shipping, coordination and distribution of state and federal tests.
Applicable Federal/State Law
These tests are administered in accordance with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 and T.C.A §49-1-602 pertaining to district and school accountability. Modified assessments in Braille and large print are also provided in accordance with Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990.
Home Schooled students who are in 5th grade, 7th grade, and 9th grade and have registered with the Student Services Department at Hamilton County Department of Education are required to take TCAP tests. Please review the Hamilton County's TCAP Testing Schedule links below to see which tests are applicable. Letters will be sent with additional information.
The links below will provide information regarding all tests administered to Hamilton County students. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact a member of our department.
Hamilton County's TCAP Testing Schedule
Hamilton County's District Assessments
ACT Assessments
Hamilton County's NAEP Schools
State Testing Information (External Website)
NAEP Assessment (External Website)
PISA Assessment (External Website)
International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS External Website)
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS External Website)