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Houston High School

Shelby County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

5.0 / 5.0

A5.0 / 5.0
Exemplary

High School · 2024-25

Overall Performance Summary

Houston High School earned an overall grade of A with a score of 5.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the top 10% of high schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #13 out of 242 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 Houston High School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

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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

Excellent

A
5.0/ 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%
A 10%

The final score of 5.0is 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 63.7% of students at Houston High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 75.4%, while Math (High) at 54.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (High): 75.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (High): 54.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (High): 61.2% 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.

Houston High School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.7 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 62.9% of all students at Houston High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 44.1%, representing a 18.8 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 17.3%, 45.6 points below the overall rate.

All Students
62.9%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
44.1%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
17.3%

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. Houston High School reports a ready graduate rate of 71.8%.

Overall Rate
81.9%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
71.8%

Strong performance

Postsecondary
75.7

Reported metric

Industry Cert
<5%

Reported metric

Military Ready
<5%

Reported metric

How Does Houston High School Compare?

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

With a score of 5.0, Houston High School is above the Shelby County average of 3.1 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 242 schools in Shelby County, this school holds the #13 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Houston High School’s performance data.

What grade did Houston High School receive?
Houston High School received an overall grade of A (Exemplary) with a score of 5.0 out of 5.0 for the 2024-25 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 Houston High School compare to other Shelby County schools?
Houston High School ranks #13 out of 242 schools in Shelby County. The county average score is 3.1, and Houston High School’s score of 5.0 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Houston High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Houston High School’s average growth score of 3.7 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Houston High School above or below the state average?
Houston High School’s score of 5.0 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 Houston High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (High) at 75.4%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 54.5%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 63.7%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2024-25 School Year