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School Report CardK-8 SchoolHenderson County

Beaver Elementary

Henderson County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

4.2 / 5.0

B4.2 / 5.0
Above Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Beaver Elementary earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.2 out of 5.0, placing it among the top quarter of k-8 schools in Henderson County. The school ranks #3 out of 12 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.6.

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

Above AverageBExcellentAExcellentA

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.

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

Excellent

A
5.0/ 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%
A 40%
A 10%

The final score of 4.2 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 40.2% of students at Beaver Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 48.1%, while ELA (Middle) at 28.6% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 30.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 40.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 48.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 28.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 41.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 47.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 45.2% 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.

Beaver Elementary shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.0 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

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 38.2% of all students at Beaver Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 27.9%, representing a 10.3 percentage point gap that warrants attention.

All Students
38.2%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
27.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Beaver Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 4.2, Beaver Elementary is above the Henderson County average of 3.6 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 12 schools in Henderson County, this school holds the #3 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Beaver Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Beaver Elementary receive?
Beaver Elementary received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 4.2 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 Beaver Elementary compare to other Henderson County schools?
Beaver Elementary ranks #3 out of 12 schools in Henderson County. The county average score is 3.6, and Beaver Elementary’s score of 4.2 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Beaver Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Beaver Elementary’s average growth score of 4.0 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 Beaver Elementary above or below the state average?
Beaver Elementary’s score of 4.2 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 Beaver Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 48.1%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 28.6%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 40.2%.

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