School Report CardK-8 SchoolGibson Co Sp Dist

Rutherford Elementary

Gibson County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

3.7 / 5.0

B3.7 / 5.0
Above Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Rutherford Elementary earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.7 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of k-8 schools in Gibson County. The school ranks #10 out of 18 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.7.

This above average rating indicates that Rutherford Elementary is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

Above AverageBAverageCAverageC

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

Above Average

B
4.4/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

40% 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.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

B 50%
C 40%
C 10%

The final score of 3.7is 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 51.3% of students at Rutherford Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 64.1%, while ELA (Middle) at 27.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 57.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 59.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 64.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

ELA (Middle): 27.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 49.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 41.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 60.0% 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.

Rutherford Elementary shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.3 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 49.2% of all students at Rutherford Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 15.1%, 34.1 points below the overall rate.

All Students
49.2%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
46.4%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
15.1%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Rutherford Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 3.7, Rutherford Elementary is above the Gibson County average of 3.7 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 18 schools in Gibson County, this school holds the #10 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rutherford Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Rutherford Elementary receive?
Rutherford Elementary received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 3.7 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 growth of the lowest-performing students.
How does Rutherford Elementary compare to other Gibson County schools?
Rutherford Elementary ranks #10 out of 18 schools in Gibson County. The county average score is 3.7, and Rutherford Elementary’s score of 3.7 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Rutherford Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Rutherford Elementary’s average growth score of 3.3 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 Rutherford Elementary above or below the state average?
Rutherford Elementary’s score of 3.7 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 Rutherford Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 64.1%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 27.5%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 51.3%.

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