School Report CardHigh SchoolMarshall County

Cornersville School

Marshall County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.0 / 5.0

C3.0 / 5.0
Satisfactory

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Cornersville School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of high schools in Marshall County. The school ranks #6 out of 7 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.7.

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

Above AverageBNeeds ImprovementFBelow AverageDExcellentA

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.

30% 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.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

B 50%
F 30%
D 10%
A 10%

The final score of 3.0is 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 40.5% of students at Cornersville School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Middle) at 53.1%, while Social Studies (High) at 32.8% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 35.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 40.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 53.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 42.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (High): 38.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (High): 33.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (High): 46.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (High): 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.

Cornersville School shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.5 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting 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.

All Students
38.2%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Cornersville School reports a ready graduate rate of 38.3%.

Overall Rate
80.0%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
38.3%

Moderate performance

Postsecondary
68.3

Reported metric

Industry Cert
<5%

Reported metric

Military Ready
48.3%

Moderate performance

How Does Cornersville School Compare?

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

With a score of 3.0, Cornersville School is below the Marshall County average of 3.7 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 7 schools in Marshall County, this school holds the #6 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cornersville School’s performance data.

What grade did Cornersville School receive?
Cornersville School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.0 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 college and career readiness indicators.
How does Cornersville School compare to other Marshall County schools?
Cornersville School ranks #6 out of 7 schools in Marshall County. The county average score is 3.7, and Cornersville School’s score of 3.0 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 Cornersville School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Cornersville School’s average growth score of 2.5 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 Cornersville School above or below the state average?
Cornersville School’s score of 3.0 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 Cornersville School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Middle) at 53.1%, while the lowest is in Social Studies (High) at 32.8%. Across all 8 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 40.5%.

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