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School Report CardHigh SchoolWashington County

Daniel Boone High School

Washington County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.4 / 5.0

C3.4 / 5.0
Satisfactory

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Daniel Boone High School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.4 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of high schools in Washington County. The school ranks #19 out of 24 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.1.

This satisfactory rating indicates that Daniel Boone High School is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

ExcellentANeeds ImprovementFNeeds ImprovementFExcellentA

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.

30% 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

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

A 50%
F 30%
F 10%
A 10%

The final score of 3.4 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 48.7% of students at Daniel Boone High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (High) at 59.4%, while Math (High) at 33.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (High): 52.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (High): 33.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (High): 50.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (High): 59.4% 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.

Daniel Boone High School 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 44.6% of all students at Daniel Boone High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 24.8%, representing a 19.8 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 6.8%, 37.8 points below the overall rate.

All Students
44.6%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
24.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
6.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Daniel Boone High School reports a ready graduate rate of 36.6%.

Overall Rate
71.0%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
36.6%

Moderate performance

Postsecondary
54.8

Reported metric

Industry Cert
32.8%

Moderate performance

Military Ready
29.0%

Moderate performance

How Does Daniel Boone High School Compare?

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

With a score of 3.4, Daniel Boone High School is below the Washington County average of 4.1 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 24 schools in Washington County, this school holds the #19 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Daniel Boone High School’s performance data.

What grade did Daniel Boone High School receive?
Daniel Boone High School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.4 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 college and career readiness indicators.
How does Daniel Boone High School compare to other Washington County schools?
Daniel Boone High School ranks #19 out of 24 schools in Washington County. The county average score is 4.1, and Daniel Boone High School’s score of 3.4 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 Daniel Boone High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Daniel Boone High School’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 Daniel Boone High School above or below the state average?
Daniel Boone High School’s score of 3.4 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 Daniel Boone High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (High) at 59.4%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 33.0%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 48.7%.

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