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School Report CardElementary SchoolHickman County

East Hickman Intermediate School

Hickman County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

2.0 / 5.0

D2.0 / 5.0
Below Average

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

East Hickman Intermediate School earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of elementary schools in Hickman County. The school ranks #5 out of 6 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.

This below average rating suggests that East Hickman Intermediate School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

AverageCNeeds ImprovementFNeeds ImprovementF

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

Average

C
3.0/ 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

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 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

C 50%
F 40%
F 10%

The final score of 2.0 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 35.8% of students at East Hickman Intermediate School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 40.3%, while Science (Elementary) at 32.8% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 34.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 40.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 32.8% 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.

East Hickman Intermediate School shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.0 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 36.4% of all students at East Hickman Intermediate School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 10.9%, 25.5 points below the overall rate.

All Students
36.4%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
31.4%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
10.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does East Hickman Intermediate School Compare?

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

With a score of 2.0, East Hickman Intermediate School is below the Hickman County average of 3.0 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 6 schools in Hickman County, this school holds the #5 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about East Hickman Intermediate School’s performance data.

What grade did East Hickman Intermediate School receive?
East Hickman Intermediate School received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 2.0 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 East Hickman Intermediate School compare to other Hickman County schools?
East Hickman Intermediate School ranks #5 out of 6 schools in Hickman County. The county average score is 3.0, and East Hickman Intermediate School’s score of 2.0 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 East Hickman Intermediate School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. East Hickman Intermediate School’s average growth score of 1.0 out of 5.0 indicates limited year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is East Hickman Intermediate School above or below the state average?
East Hickman Intermediate School’s score of 2.0 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 East Hickman Intermediate School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 40.3%, while the lowest is in Science (Elementary) at 32.8%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 35.8%.

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