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Pearl-Cohn High

Davidson County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

1.9 / 5.0

D1.9 / 5.0
Below Average

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Pearl-Cohn High earned an overall grade of D with a score of 1.9 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of high schools in Davidson County. The school ranks #135 out of 159 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.

This rating indicates that Pearl-Cohn High is facing significant challenges in meeting the state's accountability standards and may benefit from targeted support and intervention.

Needs ImprovementFAverageCAverageCBelow AverageD

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.

30% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 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

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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

F 50%
C 30%
C 10%
D 10%

The final score of 1.9is 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 12.4% of students at Pearl-Cohn High demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 14.4%, while Math (High) at 9.8% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (High): 14.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (High): 9.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (High): 14.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (High): 11.1% 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.

Pearl-Cohn High shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.0 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Science

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 12.0% of all students at Pearl-Cohn High demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 5.1%, 6.9 points below the overall rate.

All Students
12.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
10.3%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
5.1%

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. Pearl-Cohn High reports a ready graduate rate of <5%.

Overall Rate
35.5%

Moderate performance

ACT Ready
<5%

Reported metric

Postsecondary
20.6

Reported metric

Industry Cert
21.9%

Area for improvement

Military Ready
7.1%

Area for improvement

How Does Pearl-Cohn High Compare?

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

With a score of 1.9, Pearl-Cohn High 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 #135 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pearl-Cohn High’s performance data.

What grade did Pearl-Cohn High receive?
Pearl-Cohn High received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 1.9 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 Pearl-Cohn High compare to other Davidson County schools?
Pearl-Cohn High ranks #135 out of 159 schools in Davidson County. The county average score is 3.0, and Pearl-Cohn High’s score of 1.9 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 Pearl-Cohn High?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Pearl-Cohn High’s average growth score of 3.0 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Pearl-Cohn High above or below the state average?
Pearl-Cohn High’s score of 1.9 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 Pearl-Cohn High?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (High) at 14.4%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 9.8%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 12.4%.

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