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School Report CardK-8 SchoolHardeman County Schools

Hornsby Elementary

Hardeman County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.7 / 5.0

C2.7 / 5.0
Satisfactory

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Hornsby Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.7 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of k-8 schools in Hardeman County. The school ranks #5 out of 9 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.4.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Hornsby Elementary has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Above AverageBBelow AverageD

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
3.5/ 5.0

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

50% 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.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

B 50%
D 50%

The final score of 2.7is 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 37.0% of students at Hornsby Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (Elementary) at 50.0%, while ELA (Middle) at 24.1% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 50.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 41.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 37.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 24.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 35.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 33.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 37.0% 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.

Hornsby Elementary 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

All Students
37.9%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Hornsby Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 2.7, Hornsby Elementary is above the Hardeman County average of 2.4 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 9 schools in Hardeman County, this school holds the #5 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hornsby Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Hornsby Elementary receive?
Hornsby Elementary received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.7 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 Hornsby Elementary compare to other Hardeman County schools?
Hornsby Elementary ranks #5 out of 9 schools in Hardeman County. The county average score is 2.4, and Hornsby Elementary’s score of 2.7 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Hornsby Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Hornsby Elementary’s average growth score of 2.8 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 Hornsby Elementary above or below the state average?
Hornsby Elementary’s score of 2.7 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 Hornsby Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (Elementary) at 50.0%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 24.1%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 37.0%.

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