School Report CardK-8 SchoolLawrence County

Summertown Elementary

Lawrence County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.1 / 5.0

C3.1 / 5.0
Satisfactory

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Summertown Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.1 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of k-8 schools in Lawrence County. The school ranks #8 out of 13 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.5.

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

ExcellentANeeds ImprovementFBelow AverageD

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

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

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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%
F 40%
D 10%

The final score of 3.1is 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 53.3% of students at Summertown Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (Middle) at 60.5%, while Math (Middle) at 47.4% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 49.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 55.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 51.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

ELA (Middle): 60.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Middle): 47.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 51.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 56.6% 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.

Summertown Elementary shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.0 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 52.9% of all students at Summertown Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 45.1%, representing a 7.8 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 23.7%, 29.2 points below the overall rate.

All Students
52.9%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
45.1%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
23.7%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Summertown Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 3.1, Summertown Elementary is below the Lawrence County average of 3.5 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 13 schools in Lawrence County, this school holds the #8 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Summertown Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Summertown Elementary receive?
Summertown Elementary received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.1 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 Summertown Elementary compare to other Lawrence County schools?
Summertown Elementary ranks #8 out of 13 schools in Lawrence County. The county average score is 3.5, and Summertown Elementary’s score of 3.1 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 Summertown Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Summertown Elementary’s average growth score of 2.0 out of 5.0 indicates moderate year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Summertown Elementary above or below the state average?
Summertown Elementary’s score of 3.1 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 Summertown Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (Middle) at 60.5%, while the lowest is in Math (Middle) at 47.4%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 53.3%.

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