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John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Sullivan County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

4.4 / 5.0

B4.4 / 5.0
Above Average

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

John F. Kennedy Elementary School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.4 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of elementary schools in Sullivan County. The school ranks #13 out of 34 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.8.

This above average rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that John F. Kennedy Elementary School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

Above AverageBExcellentAAbove AverageB

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.

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

Above Average

B
4.0/ 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

B 50%
A 40%
B 10%

The final score of 4.4is 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 45.6% of students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 55.7%, while Math (Elementary) at 40.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 40.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 40.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 55.7% 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.

John F. Kennedy Elementary School shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 5.0 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 43.5% of all students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 35.8%, representing a 7.7 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 25.9%, 17.6 points below the overall rate.

All Students
43.5%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
35.8%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
25.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does John F. Kennedy Elementary School Compare?

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

With a score of 4.4, John F. Kennedy Elementary School is above the Sullivan County average of 3.8 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 34 schools in Sullivan County, this school holds the #13 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John F. Kennedy Elementary School’s performance data.

What grade did John F. Kennedy Elementary School receive?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 4.4 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 John F. Kennedy Elementary School compare to other Sullivan County schools?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks #13 out of 34 schools in Sullivan County. The county average score is 3.8, and John F. Kennedy Elementary School’s score of 4.4 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. John F. Kennedy Elementary School’s average growth score of 5.0 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 John F. Kennedy Elementary School above or below the state average?
John F. Kennedy Elementary School’s score of 4.4 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 John F. Kennedy Elementary School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 55.7%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 40.5%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 45.6%.

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