School Report CardK-8 SchoolJefferson County

Rush Strong Elementary

Jefferson County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

3.5 / 5.0

B3.5 / 5.0
Above Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Rush Strong Elementary earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.5 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of k-8 schools in Jefferson County. The school ranks #8 out of 11 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.1.

This above average rating indicates that Rush Strong Elementary is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

Above AverageBAverageCAverageC

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
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

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

B 50%
C 40%
C 10%

The final score of 3.5is 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 39.4% of students at Rush Strong Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 46.4%, while Math (Middle) at 30.3% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 37.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 43.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 40.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 35.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 30.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 41.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 46.4% 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.

Rush Strong 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 38.0% of all students at Rush Strong Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 31.5%, representing a 6.5 percentage point gap that warrants attention.

All Students
38.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
31.5%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Rush Strong Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 3.5, Rush Strong Elementary is below the Jefferson County average of 4.1 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 11 schools in Jefferson County, this school holds the #8 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rush Strong Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Rush Strong Elementary receive?
Rush Strong Elementary received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 3.5 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 Rush Strong Elementary compare to other Jefferson County schools?
Rush Strong Elementary ranks #8 out of 11 schools in Jefferson County. The county average score is 4.1, and Rush Strong Elementary’s score of 3.5 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 Rush Strong Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Rush Strong 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 Rush Strong Elementary above or below the state average?
Rush Strong Elementary’s score of 3.5 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 Rush Strong Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 46.4%, while the lowest is in Math (Middle) at 30.3%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 39.4%.

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