The Discovery School
Dickson County, Tennessee
3.6 / 5.0
Elementary School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
The Discovery School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of elementary schools in Dickson County. The school ranks #8 out of 14 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.8.
This above average rating indicates that The Discovery School is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.
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.
Excellent
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Below Average
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Average
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
The final score of 3.6is 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 57.3% of students at The Discovery School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (Elementary) at 60.4%, while Math (Elementary) at 53.1% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Elementary): 60.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.
Math (Elementary): 53.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.
Science (Elementary): 58.3% 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.
The Discovery School shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.3 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
Approaching expectations
Numeracy
Approaching expectations
Science
Meeting expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Above the proficiency benchmark
How Does The Discovery School Compare?
Overall score compared to the Dickson County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 3.6, The Discovery School is below the Dickson County average of 3.8 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 14 schools in Dickson County, this school holds the #8 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year