Witt Elementary
Hamblen County, Tennessee
3.1 / 5.0
Elementary School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
Witt Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.1 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of elementary schools in Hamblen County. The school ranks #14 out of 17 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.8.
This satisfactory rating indicates that Witt Elementary 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.
Above Average
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 3.1is 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 49.7% of students at Witt Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 54.0%, while Math (Elementary) at 45.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Elementary): 50.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.
Math (Elementary): 45.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Science (Elementary): 54.0% 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.
Witt Elementary shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.7 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
Meeting expectations
Science
Approaching expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 48.8% of all students at Witt Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.
Approaching the proficiency benchmark
Approaching the proficiency benchmark
How Does Witt Elementary Compare?
Overall score compared to the Hamblen County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 3.1, Witt Elementary is below the Hamblen County average of 3.8 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 17 schools in Hamblen County, this school holds the #14 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year