NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A new analysis of state testing data shows the majority of Tennessee students are still not proficient in core academic subjects, despite modest improvements.
The Tennessee Department of Education recently highlighted gains in the 2025–2026 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP), but a deeper review of the data reveals ongoing struggles across reading, math, science, and social studies.
According to the analysis, more than half of students in grades 3 through 8 failed to meet expectations in every subject tested. Math scores were the lowest, with fewer than 43% of students reaching proficiency levels…