Southwest Elementary
Fayette County, Tennessee
1.0 / 5.0
Elementary School · 2024-25
Overall Performance Summary
Southwest Elementary earned an overall grade of F with a score of 1.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of elementary schools in Fayette County. The school ranks #6 out of 7 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.1.
This rating indicates that Southwest Elementary is facing significant challenges in meeting the state's accountability standards and may benefit from targeted support and intervention.
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.
Needs Improvement
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.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
The final score of 1.0is 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 17.7% of students at Southwest Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (Elementary) at 21.0%, while Science (Elementary) at 16.1% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Elementary): 21.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Math (Elementary): 16.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (Elementary): 16.1% 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.
Southwest Elementary shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.0 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
Below expectations
Numeracy
Below expectations
Science
Below expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 18.1% of all students at Southwest Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 7.4%, representing a 10.7 percentage point gap that warrants attention.
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
How Does Southwest Elementary Compare?
Overall score compared to the Fayette County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 1.0, Southwest Elementary is below the Fayette County average of 2.1 and well below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 7 schools in Fayette County, this school holds the #6 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2024-25 School Year