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Schilling Farms Elementary School

Shelby County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

4.8 / 5.0

A4.8 / 5.0
Exemplary

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Schilling Farms Elementary School earned an overall grade of A with a score of 4.8 out of 5.0, placing it among the top 10% of elementary schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #20 out of 236 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This exemplary rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Schilling Farms Elementary School 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.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 74.0% of students at Schilling Farms Elementary School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 76.2%, while Math (Elementary) at 72.6% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 73.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 72.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 76.2% 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.

Schilling Farms Elementary School shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.3 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 73.6% of all students at Schilling Farms Elementary School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 29.7%, 43.9 points below the overall rate.

All Students
73.6%

Above the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
77.6%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
29.7%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Schilling Farms Elementary School Compare?

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

With a score of 4.8, Schilling Farms Elementary School is above the Shelby County average of 3.1 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 236 schools in Shelby County, this school holds the #20 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Schilling Farms Elementary School’s performance data.

What grade did Schilling Farms Elementary School receive?
Schilling Farms Elementary School 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 Schilling Farms Elementary School compare to other Shelby County schools?
Schilling Farms Elementary School ranks #20 out of 236 schools in Shelby County. The county average score is 3.1, and Schilling Farms Elementary School’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 Schilling Farms Elementary School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Schilling Farms Elementary School’s average growth score of 4.3 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 Schilling Farms Elementary School above or below the state average?
Schilling Farms Elementary School’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.
Which subjects are strongest at Schilling Farms Elementary School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 76.2%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 72.6%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 74.0%.

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