School Report CardK-8 SchoolOverton County

Rickman Elementary

Overton County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

3.6 / 5.0

B3.6 / 5.0
Above Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Rickman Elementary earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of k-8 schools in Overton County. The school ranks #3 out of 7 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

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

ExcellentABelow AverageDAverageC

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

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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%
D 40%
C 10%

The final score of 3.6is 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 51.1% of students at Rickman Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 58.8%, while ELA (Middle) at 38.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 50.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 51.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 58.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

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

Math (Middle): 47.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 54.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 56.5% 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.

Rickman Elementary 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

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 49.6% of all students at Rickman Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 38.8%, representing a 10.8 percentage point gap that warrants attention.

All Students
49.6%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
38.8%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Rickman Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 3.6, Rickman Elementary is above the Overton County average of 3.1 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 7 schools in Overton County, this school holds the #3 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rickman Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Rickman Elementary receive?
Rickman Elementary received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 3.6 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 Rickman Elementary compare to other Overton County schools?
Rickman Elementary ranks #3 out of 7 schools in Overton County. The county average score is 3.1, and Rickman Elementary’s score of 3.6 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Rickman Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Rickman Elementary’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 Rickman Elementary above or below the state average?
Rickman Elementary’s score of 3.6 is above the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school is outperforming a majority of schools statewide on key accountability measures.
Which subjects are strongest at Rickman Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 58.8%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 38.9%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 51.1%.

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