School Report CardK-8 SchoolLauderdale County

Halls Elementary School

Lauderdale County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

3.9 / 5.0

B3.9 / 5.0
Above Average

K-8 School · 2024-25

Overall Performance Summary

Halls Elementary School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.9 out of 5.0, placing it among the top quarter of k-8 schools in Lauderdale County. The school ranks #1 out of 6 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.

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

Above AverageBAbove AverageBExcellentA

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
3.7/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

40% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 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%
B 40%
A 10%

The final score of 3.9is 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 36.2% of students at Halls Elementary School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Middle) at 43.2%, while ELA (Middle) at 25.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

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

Math (Elementary): 41.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 42.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 25.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 43.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 33.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 31.1% 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.

Halls Elementary School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.3 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 38.0% of all students at Halls Elementary School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 26.0%, representing a 12.0 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 13.4%, 24.6 points below the overall rate.

All Students
38.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
26.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
13.4%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Halls Elementary School Compare?

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

With a score of 3.9, Halls Elementary School is above the Lauderdale County average of 3.0 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 6 schools in Lauderdale County, this school holds the #1 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Halls Elementary School’s performance data.

What grade did Halls Elementary School receive?
Halls Elementary School received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 3.9 out of 5.0 for the 2024-25 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 Halls Elementary School compare to other Lauderdale County schools?
Halls Elementary School ranks #1 out of 6 schools in Lauderdale County. The county average score is 3.0, and Halls Elementary School’s score of 3.9 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Halls Elementary School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Halls Elementary School’s average growth score of 3.3 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 Halls Elementary School above or below the state average?
Halls Elementary School’s score of 3.9 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 Halls Elementary School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Middle) at 43.2%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 25.7%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 36.2%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2024-25 School Year