The Howard School
Hamilton County, Tennessee
2.0 / 5.0
High School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
The Howard School earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of high schools in Hamilton County. The school ranks #67 out of 81 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.
This below average rating suggests that The Howard School 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.
Needs Improvement
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Average
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Excellent
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Needs Improvement
Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
The final score of 2.0is 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 12.7% of students at The Howard School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (High) at 15.8%, while Math (High) at 8.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (High): 14.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Math (High): 8.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (High): 15.8% 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.
The Howard School shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.8 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
Exceeding expectations
Social Studies
Below expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 11.1% of all students at The Howard School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
College & Career Readiness
Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.
College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. The Howard School reports a ready graduate rate of <5%.
Moderate performance
Reported metric
Reported metric
Area for improvement
Area for improvement
How Does The Howard School Compare?
Overall score compared to the Hamilton County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 2.0, The Howard School is below the Hamilton County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 81 schools in Hamilton County, this school holds the #67 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year