School Report CardElementary SchoolHawkins County

Surgoinsville Elementary

Hawkins County, Tennessee

Satisfactory

3.1 / 5.0

C3.1 / 5.0

Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Surgoinsville Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.1 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of elementary schools in Hawkins County. The school ranks #5 out of 16 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.9.

This satisfactory rating indicates that Surgoinsville Elementary 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

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

2.0/ 5.0

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

10% weight

Average

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 3.1is 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 44.8% of students at Surgoinsville Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 51.6%, while Math (Elementary) at 33.3% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 49.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

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

Science (Elementary): 51.6% 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.

Surgoinsville Elementary shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.5 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

4.0

of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

1.0

of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 43.5% of all students at Surgoinsville Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students

43.5%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged

39.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Surgoinsville Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 3.1, Surgoinsville Elementary is above the Hawkins County average of 2.9 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 16 schools in Hawkins County, this school holds the #5 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Surgoinsville Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Surgoinsville Elementary receive?

Surgoinsville Elementary 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 Surgoinsville Elementary compare to other Hawkins County schools?

Surgoinsville Elementary ranks #5 out of 16 schools in Hawkins County. The county average score is 2.9, and Surgoinsville Elementary’s score of 3.1 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.

What does the growth score mean for Surgoinsville Elementary?

Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Surgoinsville Elementary’s average growth score of 2.5 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 Surgoinsville Elementary above or below the state average?

Surgoinsville Elementary’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 Surgoinsville Elementary?

The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 51.6%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 33.3%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 44.8%.