James Lawson High School
Davidson County, Tennessee
2.3 / 5.0
High School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
James Lawson High School earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.3 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of high schools in Davidson County. The school ranks #114 out of 159 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.
This below average rating suggests that James Lawson High School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.
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.
Average
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Needs Improvement
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Needs Improvement
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Above Average
Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
The final score of 2.3is 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 24.5% of students at James Lawson High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 32.2%, while Social Studies (High) at 14.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (High): 32.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Math (High): 19.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (High): 31.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Social Studies (High): 14.5% 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.
James Lawson High School shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.8 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
Below expectations
Numeracy
Below expectations
Science
Meeting expectations
Social Studies
Approaching expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 25.2% of all students at James Lawson High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 11.8%, representing a 13.4 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 9.9%, 15.3 points below the overall rate.
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
College & Career Readiness
Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.
College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. James Lawson High School reports a ready graduate rate of 19.7%.
Strong performance
Area for improvement
Reported metric
Moderate performance
Reported metric
How Does James Lawson High School Compare?
Overall score compared to the Davidson County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 2.3, James Lawson High School 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 #114 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year