Union Heights Elementary
Smith County, Tennessee
2.4 / 5.0
K-8 School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
Union Heights Elementary earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.4 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of k-8 schools in Smith County. The school ranks #8 out of 8 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.2.
This below average rating suggests that Union Heights Elementary has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.
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.
Average
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Needs Improvement
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 2.4is 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 36.1% of students at Union Heights Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 45.2%, while ELA (Middle) at 26.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Elementary): 37.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Math (Elementary): 42.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Science (Elementary): 45.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
ELA (Middle): 26.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Math (Middle): 43.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Science (Middle): 28.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Social Studies (Middle): 29.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Growth Indicators
Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.
Union Heights 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
Approaching expectations
Numeracy
Meeting expectations
Science
Below expectations
Social Studies
Below expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Approaching the proficiency benchmark
How Does Union Heights Elementary Compare?
Overall score compared to the Smith County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 2.4, Union Heights Elementary 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 #8 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year