McDonald Elementary
Greene County, Tennessee
2.1 / 5.0
Elementary School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
McDonald Elementary earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.1 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of elementary schools in Greene County. The school ranks #21 out of 21 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.1.
This below average rating suggests that McDonald Elementary has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.
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.
Average
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.
Below 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 2.1is 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 34.5% of students at McDonald Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (Elementary) at 41.5%, while Math (Elementary) at 26.4% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Elementary): 41.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Math (Elementary): 26.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (Elementary): 35.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Growth Indicators
Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.
McDonald Elementary 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
Meeting expectations
Numeracy
Below expectations
Science
Meeting expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 34.3% of all students at McDonald Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 16.0%, representing a 18.3 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 16.6%, 17.7 points below the overall rate.
Approaching the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
How Does McDonald Elementary Compare?
Overall score compared to the Greene County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 2.1, McDonald Elementary is well below the Greene County average of 4.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 21 schools in Greene County, this school holds the #21 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year