School Report CardElementary SchoolMaury County

J. Brown Elementary

Maury County, Tennessee

Satisfactory

3.3 / 5.0

C3.3 / 5.0

Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

J. Brown Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.3 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of elementary schools in Maury County. The school ranks #8 out of 22 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

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

Below AverageDExcellentAAverageC

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

Below Average

2.0/ 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

5.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Average

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

D 50%

A 40%

C 10%

The final score of 3.3is 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 27.6% of students at J. Brown Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 31.0%, while Science (Elementary) at 24.8% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 27.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 31.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 24.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

J. Brown Elementary 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

3.0

of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

5.0

of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 28.2% of all students at J. Brown Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students

28.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged

24.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does J. Brown Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 3.3, J. Brown Elementary is above the Maury County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 22 schools in Maury County, this school holds the #8 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about J. Brown Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did J. Brown Elementary receive?

J. Brown Elementary received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.3 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 J. Brown Elementary compare to other Maury County schools?

J. Brown Elementary ranks #8 out of 22 schools in Maury County. The county average score is 3.1, and J. Brown Elementary’s score of 3.3 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.

What does the growth score mean for J. Brown Elementary?

Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. J. Brown Elementary’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 J. Brown Elementary above or below the state average?

J. Brown Elementary’s score of 3.3 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 J. Brown Elementary?

The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 31.0%, while the lowest is in Science (Elementary) at 24.8%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 27.6%.