School Report CardElementary SchoolUnicoi County

Temple Hill Elementary

Unicoi County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

1.5 / 5.0

D1.5 / 5.0
Below Average

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Temple Hill Elementary earned an overall grade of D with a score of 1.5 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of elementary schools in Unicoi County. The school ranks #6 out of 6 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.

This rating indicates that Temple Hill Elementary is facing significant challenges in meeting the state's accountability standards and may benefit from targeted support and intervention.

Below AverageDNeeds ImprovementF

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

Below Average

D
2.0/ 5.0

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

50% 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.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

D 50%
F 50%

The final score of 1.5is 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 27.4% of students at Temple Hill Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 30.8%, while ELA (Elementary) at 23.1% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 23.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 30.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 28.2% 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.

Temple Hill Elementary 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

All Students
27.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Temple Hill Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 1.5, Temple Hill Elementary is below the Unicoi County average of 3.0 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 6 schools in Unicoi County, this school holds the #6 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Temple Hill Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Temple Hill Elementary receive?
Temple Hill Elementary received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 1.5 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 Temple Hill Elementary compare to other Unicoi County schools?
Temple Hill Elementary ranks #6 out of 6 schools in Unicoi County. The county average score is 3.0, and Temple Hill Elementary’s score of 1.5 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 Temple Hill Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Temple Hill Elementary’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 Temple Hill Elementary above or below the state average?
Temple Hill Elementary’s score of 1.5 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 Temple Hill Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 30.8%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 23.1%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 27.4%.

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