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Gordonsville High School

Smith County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.9 / 5.0

C2.9 / 5.0
Satisfactory

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Gordonsville High School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.9 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of high schools in Smith County. The school ranks #4 out of 8 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.2.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Gordonsville High School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Above AverageBNeeds ImprovementFNeeds ImprovementFExcellentA

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

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

30% weight

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.

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

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

The final score of 2.9is 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 45.5% of students at Gordonsville High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 63.4%, while Math (High) at 26.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 35.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 41.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 55.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 63.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

ELA (High): 51.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (High): 26.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (High): 56.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (High): 34.2% 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.

Gordonsville High School shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.0 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

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Numeracy

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 40.5% of all students at Gordonsville High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 23.5%, representing a 17.0 percentage point gap that warrants attention.

All Students
40.5%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
23.5%

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. Gordonsville High School reports a ready graduate rate of 34.7%.

Overall Rate
81.2%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
34.7%

Moderate performance

Postsecondary
47.5

Reported metric

Industry Cert
38.6%

Moderate performance

Military Ready
45.5%

Moderate performance

How Does Gordonsville High School Compare?

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

With a score of 2.9, Gordonsville High School is below the Smith County average of 3.2 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 8 schools in Smith County, this school holds the #4 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gordonsville High School’s performance data.

What grade did Gordonsville High School receive?
Gordonsville High School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.9 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 Gordonsville High School compare to other Smith County schools?
Gordonsville High School ranks #4 out of 8 schools in Smith County. The county average score is 3.2, and Gordonsville High School’s score of 2.9 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 Gordonsville High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Gordonsville High School’s average growth score of 2.0 out of 5.0 indicates moderate year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Gordonsville High School above or below the state average?
Gordonsville High School’s score of 2.9 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 Gordonsville High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 63.4%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 26.7%. Across all 8 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 45.5%.

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