Shining a light on education & government in TennesseeShining a light on education & government in TennesseeSumner County, Tennessee
2.0 / 5.0
High School · 2023-24
Patricia Brown Virtual Academy earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of high schools in Sumner County. The school ranks #47 out of 49 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.8.
This below average rating suggests that Patricia Brown Virtual Academy has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.
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.
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
The final score of 2.0 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.
Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.
Across all tested subjects, an average of 19.4% of students at Patricia Brown Virtual Academy demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (High) at 19.4%, while Math (High) at 19.4% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
Math (High): 19.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.
Patricia Brown Virtual Academy shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.5 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.
Meeting expectations
Approaching expectations
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Below the proficiency benchmark
Overall score compared to the Sumner County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 2.0, Patricia Brown Virtual Academy is below the Sumner County average of 3.8 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 49 schools in Sumner County, this school holds the #47 position.
Common questions about Patricia Brown Virtual Academy’s performance data.
See the complete report from the Tennessee Department of Education.
TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year