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Oakland High School

Rutherford County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

4.9 / 5.0

A4.9 / 5.0
Exemplary

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Oakland High School earned an overall grade of A with a score of 4.9 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of high schools in Rutherford County. The school ranks #17 out of 67 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 Oakland High School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

ExcellentAExcellentAExcellentAAbove AverageB

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.

30% 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

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

10% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

A 50%
A 30%
A 10%
B 10%

The final score of 4.9is 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 49.3% of students at Oakland High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 59.2%, while Social Studies (High) at 38.4% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (High): 59.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (High): 41.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (High): 57.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (High): 38.4% 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.

Oakland High School shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 5.0 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 49.1% of all students at Oakland High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 32.7%, representing a 16.4 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 8.4%, 40.7 points below the overall rate.

All Students
49.1%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
32.7%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
12.1%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
8.4%

Below the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Oakland High School reports a ready graduate rate of 35.7%.

Overall Rate
65.4%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
35.7%

Moderate performance

Postsecondary
46.9

Reported metric

Industry Cert
39.1%

Moderate performance

Military Ready
<5%

Reported metric

How Does Oakland High School Compare?

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

With a score of 4.9, Oakland High School is above the Rutherford County average of 4.0 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 67 schools in Rutherford County, this school holds the #17 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oakland High School’s performance data.

What grade did Oakland High School receive?
Oakland High School received an overall grade of A (Exemplary) with a score of 4.9 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 college and career readiness indicators.
How does Oakland High School compare to other Rutherford County schools?
Oakland High School ranks #17 out of 67 schools in Rutherford County. The county average score is 4.0, and Oakland High School’s score of 4.9 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Oakland High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Oakland High School’s average growth score of 5.0 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 Oakland High School above or below the state average?
Oakland High School’s score of 4.9 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 Oakland High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (High) at 59.2%, while the lowest is in Social Studies (High) at 38.4%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 49.3%.

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