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Hattie Cotton Elementary

Davidson County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.8 / 5.0

C2.8 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Hattie Cotton Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.8 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of elementary schools in Davidson County. The school ranks #86 out of 159 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Hattie Cotton Elementary has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Needs ImprovementFExcellentAAverageC

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

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 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

F 50%
A 40%
C 10%

The final score of 2.8is 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 14.5% of students at Hattie Cotton Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 19.2%, while ELA (Elementary) at 10.1% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 10.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 19.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Elementary): 14.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Growth Indicators

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

Hattie Cotton Elementary shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.0 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 14.5% of all students at Hattie Cotton Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
14.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
13.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Hattie Cotton Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 2.8, Hattie Cotton Elementary is below the Davidson County average of 3.0 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 159 schools in Davidson County, this school holds the #86 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hattie Cotton Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Hattie Cotton Elementary receive?
Hattie Cotton Elementary received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.8 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 Hattie Cotton Elementary compare to other Davidson County schools?
Hattie Cotton Elementary ranks #86 out of 159 schools in Davidson County. The county average score is 3.0, and Hattie Cotton Elementary’s score of 2.8 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 Hattie Cotton Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Hattie Cotton Elementary’s average growth score of 4.0 out of 5.0 indicates strong year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Hattie Cotton Elementary above or below the state average?
Hattie Cotton Elementary’s score of 2.8 is below the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school has room to improve to reach the statewide benchmark.
Which subjects are strongest at Hattie Cotton Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 19.2%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 10.1%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 14.5%.

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