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Thrasher Elementary School

Hamilton County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

4.8 / 5.0

A4.8 / 5.0
Exemplary

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Thrasher Elementary School earned an overall grade of A with a score of 4.8 out of 5.0, placing it among the top 10% of elementary schools in Hamilton County. The school ranks #8 out of 81 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This exemplary rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Thrasher Elementary School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

ExcellentAExcellentAAverageC

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

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 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

A 50%
A 40%
C 10%

The final score of 4.8is 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 84.7% of students at Thrasher Elementary School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 88.3%, while ELA (Elementary) at 79.4% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 79.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 86.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 88.3% 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.

Thrasher Elementary School shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.3 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 83.9% of all students at Thrasher Elementary School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 50.9%, 33.0 points below the overall rate.

All Students
83.9%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
50.9%

Above the proficiency benchmark

How Does Thrasher Elementary School Compare?

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

With a score of 4.8, Thrasher Elementary School is above the Hamilton County average of 3.1 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 81 schools in Hamilton County, this school holds the #8 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thrasher Elementary School’s performance data.

What grade did Thrasher Elementary School receive?
Thrasher Elementary School received an overall grade of A (Exemplary) with a score of 4.8 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 Thrasher Elementary School compare to other Hamilton County schools?
Thrasher Elementary School ranks #8 out of 81 schools in Hamilton County. The county average score is 3.1, and Thrasher Elementary School’s score of 4.8 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Thrasher Elementary School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Thrasher Elementary School’s average growth score of 4.3 out of 5.0 indicates strong year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Thrasher Elementary School above or below the state average?
Thrasher Elementary School’s score of 4.8 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 Thrasher Elementary School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 88.3%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 79.4%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 84.7%.

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