Decherd Elementary
Franklin County, Tennessee
1.6 / 5.0
Elementary School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
Decherd Elementary earned an overall grade of D with a score of 1.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of elementary schools in Franklin County. The school ranks #11 out of 11 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.2.
This rating indicates that Decherd 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.
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 1.6is 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 19.7% of students at Decherd Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 20.7%, while Math (Elementary) at 17.8% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Elementary): 20.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Math (Elementary): 17.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (Elementary): 20.7% 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.
Decherd Elementary shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.0 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
Meeting expectations
Numeracy
Approaching expectations
Science
Below expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 19.5% of all students at Decherd Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
How Does Decherd Elementary Compare?
Overall score compared to the Franklin County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 1.6, Decherd Elementary is below the Franklin County average of 3.2 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 11 schools in Franklin County, this school holds the #11 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year