R Howell Elementary
Maury County, Tennessee
1.7 / 5.0
Elementary School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
R Howell Elementary earned an overall grade of D with a score of 1.7 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of elementary schools in Maury County. The school ranks #21 out of 22 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.
This rating indicates that R Howell Elementary is facing significant challenges in meeting the state's accountability standards and may benefit from targeted support and intervention.
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.
Below Average
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Needs Improvement
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Average
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
The final score of 1.7is 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 23.1% of students at R Howell Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (Elementary) at 23.3%, while Math (Elementary) at 23.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Elementary): 23.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Math (Elementary): 23.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (Elementary): 23.1% 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.
R Howell 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
Approaching expectations
Numeracy
Approaching expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 23.1% of all students at R Howell Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 17.8%, representing a 5.3 percentage point gap that warrants attention.
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
How Does R Howell Elementary Compare?
Overall score compared to the Maury County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 1.7, R Howell Elementary is below 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 #21 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year