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School Report CardElementary SchoolSumner County

Beech Elementary

Sumner County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

3.6 / 5.0

B3.6 / 5.0
Above Average

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Beech Elementary earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of elementary schools in Sumner County. The school ranks #27 out of 49 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.8.

This above average rating indicates that Beech Elementary is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

ExcellentABelow AverageDAverageC

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

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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%
D 40%
C 10%

The final score of 3.6 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 67.9% of students at Beech Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 75.1%, while ELA (Elementary) at 63.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 63.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 75.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 65.7% 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.

Beech Elementary shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.3 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

All Students
68.4%

Above the proficiency benchmark

How Does Beech Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 3.6, Beech Elementary is below the Sumner County average of 3.8 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 49 schools in Sumner County, this school holds the #27 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Beech Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Beech Elementary receive?
Beech Elementary received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 3.6 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 Beech Elementary compare to other Sumner County schools?
Beech Elementary ranks #27 out of 49 schools in Sumner County. The county average score is 3.8, and Beech Elementary’s score of 3.6 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 Beech Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Beech Elementary’s average growth score of 2.3 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 Beech Elementary above or below the state average?
Beech Elementary’s score of 3.6 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 Beech Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 75.1%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 63.0%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 67.9%.

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