School Report CardElementary SchoolWarren County

Hickory Creek School

Warren County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

2.3 / 5.0

D2.3 / 5.0
Below Average

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Hickory Creek School earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.3 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of elementary schools in Warren County. The school ranks #8 out of 11 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.9.

This below average rating suggests that Hickory Creek School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

AverageCNeeds ImprovementFAbove 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

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 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

C 50%
F 40%
B 10%

The final score of 2.3is 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 30.8% of students at Hickory Creek School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 32.3%, while ELA (Elementary) at 29.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 29.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 32.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 30.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Hickory Creek School shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.3 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

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 30.9% of all students at Hickory Creek School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 17.2%, representing a 13.7 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 11.8%, 19.1 points below the overall rate.

All Students
30.9%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
17.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
11.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Hickory Creek School Compare?

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

With a score of 2.3, Hickory Creek School is below the Warren County average of 2.9 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 11 schools in Warren County, this school holds the #8 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hickory Creek School’s performance data.

What grade did Hickory Creek School receive?
Hickory Creek School received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 2.3 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 Hickory Creek School compare to other Warren County schools?
Hickory Creek School ranks #8 out of 11 schools in Warren County. The county average score is 2.9, and Hickory Creek School’s score of 2.3 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 Hickory Creek School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Hickory Creek School’s average growth score of 1.3 out of 5.0 indicates limited year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Hickory Creek School above or below the state average?
Hickory Creek School’s score of 2.3 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 Hickory Creek School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 32.3%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 29.7%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 30.8%.

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