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Thomas A. Edison Elementary

Davidson County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

2.1 / 5.0

D2.1 / 5.0
Below Average

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Thomas A. Edison Elementary earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.1 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of elementary schools in Davidson County. The school ranks #123 out of 159 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.

This below average rating suggests that Thomas A. Edison Elementary has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Below AverageDBelow 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

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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

D 50%
D 40%
C 10%

The final score of 2.1is 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 25.6% of students at Thomas A. Edison Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (Elementary) at 26.4%, while Math (Elementary) at 24.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 26.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 24.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Elementary): 26.0% 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.

Thomas A. Edison Elementary shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.0 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

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 25.6% of all students at Thomas A. Edison Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 11.8%, 13.8 points below the overall rate.

All Students
25.6%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
23.6%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
17.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
11.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Thomas A. Edison Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 2.1, Thomas A. Edison 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 #123 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thomas A. Edison Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Thomas A. Edison Elementary receive?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 2.1 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 Thomas A. Edison Elementary compare to other Davidson County schools?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary ranks #123 out of 159 schools in Davidson County. The county average score is 3.0, and Thomas A. Edison Elementary’s score of 2.1 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 Thomas A. Edison Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Thomas A. Edison Elementary’s average growth score of 2.0 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 Thomas A. Edison Elementary above or below the state average?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary’s score of 2.1 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 Thomas A. Edison Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (Elementary) at 26.4%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 24.5%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 25.6%.

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