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School Report CardElementary SchoolAnderson County

Fairview Elementary

Anderson County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

3.6 / 5.0

B3.6 / 5.0
Above Average

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Fairview Elementary earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of elementary schools in Anderson County. The school ranks #14 out of 25 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.8.

This above average rating indicates that Fairview Elementary is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

ExcellentABelow AverageDAverageC

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

40% weight

Below Average

D
2.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

A 50%
D 40%
C 10%

The final score of 3.6 is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 54.2% of students at Fairview Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 58.0%, while ELA (Elementary) at 50.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (Elementary): 50.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 58.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 54.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Fairview Elementary shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.3 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This suggests students are making less than expected progress and the school may need to focus on instructional strategies that accelerate learning.

Literacy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 54.1% of all students at Fairview Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 11.6%, 42.5 points below the overall rate.

All Students
54.1%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
11.6%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Fairview Elementary Compare?

Overall score compared to the Anderson County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 3.6, Fairview Elementary is below the Anderson County average of 3.8 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 25 schools in Anderson County, this school holds the #14 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fairview Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Fairview Elementary receive?
Fairview Elementary received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 3.6 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and growth of the lowest-performing students.
How does Fairview Elementary compare to other Anderson County schools?
Fairview Elementary ranks #14 out of 25 schools in Anderson County. The county average score is 3.8, and Fairview Elementary’s score of 3.6 is below that average. The school has opportunities to close the gap with higher-performing schools in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Fairview Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Fairview Elementary’s average growth score of 2.3 out of 5.0 indicates moderate year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Fairview Elementary above or below the state average?
Fairview Elementary’s score of 3.6 is above the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school is outperforming a majority of schools statewide on key accountability measures.
Which subjects are strongest at Fairview Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 58.0%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 50.0%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 54.2%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year