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Early College High School

Davidson County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

4.8 / 5.0

A4.8 / 5.0
Exemplary

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Early College High School earned an overall grade of A with a score of 4.8 out of 5.0, placing it among the top 10% of high schools in Davidson County. The school ranks #12 out of 159 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.

This exemplary rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Early College High School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

ExcellentAExcellentAAverageCExcellentA

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.

30% 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.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

A 50%
A 30%
C 10%
A 10%

The final score of 4.8is 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 71.4% of students at Early College High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 82.5%, while Science (High) at 61.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (High): 82.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (High): 70.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (High): 61.7% 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.

Early College High School shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.3 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

All Students
72.9%

Above 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. Early College High School reports a ready graduate rate of 66.7%.

Overall Rate
>95%

Reported metric

ACT Ready
66.7%

Strong performance

Postsecondary
>95%

Reported metric

Industry Cert
<5%

Reported metric

Military Ready
<5%

Reported metric

How Does Early College High School Compare?

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

With a score of 4.8, Early College High School is above the Davidson County average of 3.0 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 159 schools in Davidson County, this school holds the #12 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Early College High School’s performance data.

What grade did Early College High School receive?
Early College High School received an overall grade of A (Exemplary) with a score of 4.8 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 college and career readiness indicators.
How does Early College High School compare to other Davidson County schools?
Early College High School ranks #12 out of 159 schools in Davidson County. The county average score is 3.0, and Early College High School’s score of 4.8 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Early College High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Early College High School’s average growth score of 4.3 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 Early College High School above or below the state average?
Early College High School’s score of 4.8 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 Early College High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (High) at 82.5%, while the lowest is in Science (High) at 61.7%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 71.4%.

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