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School Report CardElementary SchoolMaury County

Marvin Wright Elementary School

Maury County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.2 / 5.0

C3.2 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Marvin Wright Elementary School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.2 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of elementary schools in Maury County. The school ranks #9 out of 22 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

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

ExcellentANeeds ImprovementFAverageC

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

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%
F 40%
C 10%

The final score of 3.2 is 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 56.7% of students at Marvin Wright Elementary School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (Elementary) at 58.1%, while Math (Elementary) at 54.4% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 58.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 54.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 57.7% 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.

Marvin Wright Elementary School shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.5 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

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

All Students
56.5%

Above the proficiency benchmark

How Does Marvin Wright Elementary School Compare?

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

With a score of 3.2, Marvin Wright Elementary School 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 #9 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Marvin Wright Elementary School’s performance data.

What grade did Marvin Wright Elementary School receive?
Marvin Wright Elementary School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.2 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 Marvin Wright Elementary School compare to other Maury County schools?
Marvin Wright Elementary School ranks #9 out of 22 schools in Maury County. The county average score is 3.1, and Marvin Wright Elementary School’s score of 3.2 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Marvin Wright Elementary School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Marvin Wright Elementary School’s average growth score of 1.5 out of 5.0 indicates limited year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Marvin Wright Elementary School above or below the state average?
Marvin Wright Elementary School’s score of 3.2 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 Marvin Wright Elementary School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (Elementary) at 58.1%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 54.4%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 56.7%.

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