School Report CardElementary SchoolRutherford County

Rock Springs Elementary

Rutherford County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.7 / 5.0

C2.7 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Rock Springs Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.7 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of elementary schools in Rutherford County. The school ranks #58 out of 67 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.0.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Rock Springs Elementary has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Above AverageBNeeds 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

Above Average

B
4.0/ 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

B 50%
F 40%
C 10%

The final score of 2.7is 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 46.1% of students at Rock Springs Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 49.7%, while ELA (Elementary) at 43.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 43.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 44.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 49.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

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

Rock Springs Elementary shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.3 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 45.3% of all students at Rock Springs Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 32.4%, representing a 12.9 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 10.4%, 34.9 points below the overall rate.

All Students
45.3%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
32.4%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
34.3%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
10.4%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Rock Springs Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 2.7, Rock Springs Elementary is below the Rutherford County average of 4.0 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 67 schools in Rutherford County, this school holds the #58 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rock Springs Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Rock Springs Elementary receive?
Rock Springs Elementary received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.7 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 Rock Springs Elementary compare to other Rutherford County schools?
Rock Springs Elementary ranks #58 out of 67 schools in Rutherford County. The county average score is 4.0, and Rock Springs Elementary’s score of 2.7 is below that average. The school has opportunities to close the gap with higher-performing schools in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Rock Springs Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Rock Springs Elementary’s average growth score of 2.3 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 Rock Springs Elementary above or below the state average?
Rock Springs Elementary’s score of 2.7 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 Rock Springs Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 49.7%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 43.7%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 46.1%.

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