The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) announced the release of its 2025-2026 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) dashboard on Monday, along with some key findings showing districts across the state are making strides in academic proficiency.¶
What the Dashboard Does¶
The TCAP dashboard allows visitors to filter TCAP results in English-Language Arts (ELA), math, and social studies by a host of variables, including grade levels, subject levels, student groups, and communities. Science is excluded because this is a standard-setting year for that subject.¶
District-level TCAP results offer a snapshot of student performance across all Tennessee schools. During the 2025–26 school year, students completed TCAP assessments in core academic subjects, providing valuable data to help guide decisions and support student success.¶
The Results¶
TDOE touted statewide gains in academic performance, with more than 40 percent of all students meeting or exceeding expectations for proficiency in ELA, math, and social studies in 78 districts.¶
Other Improvements highlighted by the department include:¶
- 86 districts improved proficiency rates across all subjects compared to 2024-2025.
- 118 districts increased proficiency rates across all subjects from the 2023-2024 to the 2025-2026 school year.
- 30 districts had more than 50 percent of students meeting or exceeding expectations in all subjects.
“These district-level results showcase the commitment and hard work of Tennessee districts and educators in preparing students for success," said Lizzette Reynolds, Commissioner of Education. "By leveraging this data to guide decisions and strategic investments, Tennessee is prepared for the work that lies ahead as we continue to put our students first."¶
Highlights for specific school districts include:¶
- In ELA, Morgan County (a 7.3 percent increase) and Stewart County (a 6.6 percent increase) posted the largest gains, while University Schools–Memphis (73.9 percent) and Collierville Schools (71.9 percent) had the highest proficiency rates.
- Across all subjects, Williamson County Schools (73.9 percent) and Collierville Schools (73.6 percent) led the state in proficiency, while Dyersburg City Schools posted the largest year-over-year increase (6 percent).
- 23 districts have a 50 percent or higher proficiency rate in ELA for 2025-2026.
- Lexington City Schools and Franklin Special School District increased proficiency in all subjects by 2.7 percent and 2.3 percent, respectively, from the 2024-2025 to the 2025-2026 school year.
“As a team, we have been working hard to improve the proficiency rates on state assessments. We developed a strategic plan that serves as a guide for continuous improvement for the students in Morgan County,” said Jamie Pemberton, Director of Schools for Morgan County Schools. “Our administrators, teachers, and staff have bought into the strategies that have been implemented. The success we have seen this year ultimately goes back to the hard work that all these individuals are doing on a daily basis.”¶
"This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students, teachers, staff, and families,” said Kim Worley, Director of Schools for Dyersburg City Schools. “We are incredibly proud of our students for the growth they have demonstrated and grateful to our educators who work tirelessly each day to meet every child where they are and help them reach their full potential. While we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on ensuring every student continues to grow and thrive as we move our district forward together." ¶
Participation in the assessment remained strong statewide according to the department, with 141 districts reaching at least 97 percent and 125 reaching 99 percent or higher.¶
