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School Report CardElementary SchoolHamilton County

Snow Hill Elementary School

Hamilton County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.1 / 5.0

C3.1 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Snow Hill Elementary School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.1 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of elementary schools in Hamilton County. The school ranks #42 out of 81 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This satisfactory rating indicates that Snow Hill Elementary School is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

Above AverageBBelow AverageDAverageC

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
4.0/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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%
D 40%
C 10%

The final score of 3.1 is 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 43.6% of students at Snow Hill Elementary School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 47.7%, while Math (Elementary) at 41.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

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

Math (Elementary): 41.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 47.7% 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.

Snow Hill Elementary School 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

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Numeracy

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 42.8% of all students at Snow Hill Elementary School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 27.6%, representing a 15.2 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 11.5%, 31.3 points below the overall rate.

All Students
42.8%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
27.6%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
11.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Snow Hill Elementary School Compare?

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

With a score of 3.1, Snow Hill Elementary 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 #42 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Snow Hill Elementary School’s performance data.

What grade did Snow Hill Elementary School receive?
Snow Hill Elementary School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.1 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 Snow Hill Elementary School compare to other Hamilton County schools?
Snow Hill Elementary School ranks #42 out of 81 schools in Hamilton County. The county average score is 3.1, and Snow Hill Elementary School’s score of 3.1 is below that average. The school has opportunities to close the gap with higher-performing schools in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Snow Hill Elementary School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Snow Hill Elementary School’s average growth score of 2.3 out of 5.0 indicates moderate year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Snow Hill Elementary School above or below the state average?
Snow Hill Elementary School’s score of 3.1 is below the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school has room to improve to reach the statewide benchmark.
Which subjects are strongest at Snow Hill Elementary School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 47.7%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 41.5%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 43.6%.

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