Shining a light on education & government in TennesseeShining a light on education & government in TennesseeRutherford County, Tennessee
4.9 / 5.0
High School · 2023-24
Central Magnet School earned an overall grade of A with a score of 4.9 out of 5.0, placing it among the top quarter of high schools in Rutherford County. The school ranks #16 out of 66 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.0.
This exemplary rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Central Magnet School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.
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.
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.
The final score of 4.9 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.
Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.
Central Magnet School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.8 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.
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Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.
College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Central Magnet School reports a ready graduate rate of >95%.
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Overall score compared to the Rutherford County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 4.9, Central Magnet School is above the Rutherford County average of 4.0 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 66 schools in Rutherford County, this school holds the #16 position.
Common questions about Central Magnet School’s performance data.
See the complete report from the Tennessee Department of Education.
TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year