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Paris Elementary

Henry County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

4.0 / 5.0

B4.0 / 5.0
Above Average

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Paris Elementary earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of elementary schools in Henry County. The school ranks #3 out of 7 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.8.

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

ExcellentAAverageCAverageC

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

Average

C
3.0/ 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%
C 40%
C 10%

The final score of 4.0is 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 51.4% of students at Paris Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 55.3%, while Science (Elementary) at 47.2% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 51.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 55.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 47.2% 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.

Paris Elementary shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.0 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

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Numeracy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 52.2% of all students at Paris Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 39.0%, representing a 13.2 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 35.9%, 16.3 points below the overall rate.

All Students
52.2%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
39.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
35.9%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Paris Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 4.0, Paris Elementary is above the Henry County average of 3.8 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 7 schools in Henry County, this school holds the #3 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Paris Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Paris Elementary receive?
Paris Elementary received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 4.0 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 Paris Elementary compare to other Henry County schools?
Paris Elementary ranks #3 out of 7 schools in Henry County. The county average score is 3.8, and Paris Elementary’s score of 4.0 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Paris Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Paris Elementary’s average growth score of 3.0 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Paris Elementary above or below the state average?
Paris Elementary’s score of 4.0 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 Paris Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 55.3%, while the lowest is in Science (Elementary) at 47.2%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 51.4%.

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