School Report CardK-8 SchoolHardeman County Schools

Whiteville Elementary

Hardeman County, Tennessee

F
Needs Improvement

1.3 / 5.0

F1.3 / 5.0
Needs Improvement

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Whiteville Elementary earned an overall grade of F with a score of 1.3 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of k-8 schools in Hardeman County. The school ranks #8 out of 9 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.4.

This rating indicates that Whiteville Elementary is facing significant challenges in meeting the state's accountability standards and may benefit from targeted support and intervention.

Needs ImprovementFNeeds ImprovementFAbove AverageB

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

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 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

F 50%
F 40%
B 10%

The final score of 1.3is 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 9.4% of students at Whiteville Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 14.1%, while Science (Middle) at 6.6% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 14.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 11.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Elementary): 14.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

ELA (Middle): 6.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 6.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 6.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (Middle): 6.7% 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.

Whiteville Elementary shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.0 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

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 10.2% of all students at Whiteville Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
10.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
14.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Whiteville Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 1.3, Whiteville Elementary is below the Hardeman County average of 2.4 and well below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 9 schools in Hardeman County, this school holds the #8 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Whiteville Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Whiteville Elementary receive?
Whiteville Elementary received an overall grade of F (Needs Improvement) with a score of 1.3 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 Whiteville Elementary compare to other Hardeman County schools?
Whiteville Elementary ranks #8 out of 9 schools in Hardeman County. The county average score is 2.4, and Whiteville Elementary’s score of 1.3 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 Whiteville Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Whiteville Elementary’s average growth score of 2.0 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 Whiteville Elementary above or below the state average?
Whiteville Elementary’s score of 1.3 is well 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 Whiteville Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (Elementary) at 14.1%, while the lowest is in Science (Middle) at 6.6%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 9.4%.

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