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School Report CardElementary SchoolRutherford County

McFadden School Of Excellence

Rutherford County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

4.8 / 5.0

A4.8 / 5.0
Exemplary

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

McFadden School Of Excellence earned an overall grade of A with a score of 4.8 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of elementary schools in Rutherford County. The school ranks #21 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 McFadden School Of Excellence is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

ExcellentAExcellentAAverageC

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

Excellent

A
5.0/ 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%
A 40%
C 10%

The final score of 4.8 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.

Growth Indicators

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

McFadden School Of Excellence shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.0 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.

Literacy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

How Does McFadden School Of Excellence Compare?

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

With a score of 4.8, McFadden School Of Excellence 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 #21 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about McFadden School Of Excellence’s performance data.

What grade did McFadden School Of Excellence receive?
McFadden School Of Excellence received an overall grade of A (Exemplary) with a score of 4.8 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 McFadden School Of Excellence compare to other Rutherford County schools?
McFadden School Of Excellence ranks #21 out of 66 schools in Rutherford County. The county average score is 4.0, and McFadden School Of Excellence’s score of 4.8 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for McFadden School Of Excellence?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. McFadden School Of Excellence’s average growth score of 4.0 out of 5.0 indicates strong year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is McFadden School Of Excellence above or below the state average?
McFadden School Of Excellence’s score of 4.8 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.

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