School Report CardK-8 SchoolScott County

Burchfield Elementary

Scott County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

1.5 / 5.0

D1.5 / 5.0
Below Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Burchfield Elementary earned an overall grade of D with a score of 1.5 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of k-8 schools in Scott County. The school ranks #10 out of 10 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.7.

This rating indicates that Burchfield Elementary is facing significant challenges in meeting the state's accountability standards and may benefit from targeted support and intervention.

Below AverageDNeeds ImprovementFNeeds ImprovementF

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

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 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

D 50%
F 40%
F 10%

The final score of 1.5is 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 25.1% of students at Burchfield Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 34.7%, while ELA (Middle) at 13.6% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 26.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 27.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Elementary): 24.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

ELA (Middle): 13.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 22.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 27.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (Middle): 34.7% 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.

Burchfield Elementary shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.8 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 24.0% of all students at Burchfield Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
24.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
22.3%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Burchfield Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 1.5, Burchfield Elementary is below the Scott County average of 2.7 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 10 schools in Scott County, this school holds the #10 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Burchfield Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Burchfield Elementary receive?
Burchfield Elementary received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 1.5 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 Burchfield Elementary compare to other Scott County schools?
Burchfield Elementary ranks #10 out of 10 schools in Scott County. The county average score is 2.7, and Burchfield Elementary’s score of 1.5 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 Burchfield Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Burchfield Elementary’s average growth score of 1.8 out of 5.0 indicates limited year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Burchfield Elementary above or below the state average?
Burchfield Elementary’s score of 1.5 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 Burchfield Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 34.7%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 13.6%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 25.1%.

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