Discovery School
Rutherford County, Tennessee
4.4 / 5.0
K-8 School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
Discovery School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.4 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of k-8 schools in Rutherford County. The school ranks #32 out of 67 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.0.
This above average rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Discovery School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.
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.
Excellent
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Above Average
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Average
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
The final score of 4.4is 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 94.7% of students at Discovery School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (Elementary) at 94.7%, while ELA (Elementary) at 94.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Elementary): 94.7% 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.
Discovery School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.3 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
Meeting expectations
Numeracy
Exceeding expectations
Science
Exceeding expectations
Social Studies
Below expectations
How Does Discovery School Compare?
Overall score compared to the Rutherford County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 4.4, Discovery 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 #32 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year