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Northshore Elementary School

Knox County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

4.8 / 5.0

A4.8 / 5.0
Exemplary

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Northshore Elementary School earned an overall grade of A with a score of 4.8 out of 5.0, placing it among the top quarter of elementary schools in Knox County. The school ranks #17 out of 83 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.6.

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

ExcellentAExcellentAAverageC

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

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

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%
A 40%
C 10%

The final score of 4.8is 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 75.2% of students at Northshore Elementary School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 78.1%, while Math (Elementary) at 73.4% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 74.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 73.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 78.1% 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.

Northshore Elementary School 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

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 74.7% of all students at Northshore Elementary School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 40.8%, 33.9 points below the overall rate.

All Students
74.7%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
40.8%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Northshore Elementary School Compare?

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

With a score of 4.8, Northshore Elementary School is above the Knox County average of 3.6 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 83 schools in Knox County, this school holds the #17 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Northshore Elementary School’s performance data.

What grade did Northshore Elementary School receive?
Northshore Elementary School received an overall grade of A (Exemplary) with a score of 4.8 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 Northshore Elementary School compare to other Knox County schools?
Northshore Elementary School ranks #17 out of 83 schools in Knox County. The county average score is 3.6, and Northshore Elementary School’s score of 4.8 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Northshore Elementary School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Northshore Elementary School’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 Northshore Elementary School above or below the state average?
Northshore Elementary School’s score of 4.8 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 Northshore Elementary School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 78.1%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 73.4%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 75.2%.

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