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School Report CardElementary SchoolWilliamson County

Scales Elementary

Williamson County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

3.5 / 5.0

B3.5 / 5.0
Above Average

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Scales Elementary earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.5 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of elementary schools in Williamson County. The school ranks #51 out of 60 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.4.

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

ExcellentABelow AverageDBelow AverageD

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

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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%
D 10%

The final score of 3.5is 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 74.1% of students at Scales Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 76.4%, while Science (Elementary) at 71.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 74.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 76.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 71.5% 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.

Scales 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

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 74.7% of all students at Scales Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 34.0%, 40.7 points below the overall rate.

All Students
74.7%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
34.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Scales Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 3.5, Scales Elementary is below the Williamson County average of 4.4 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 60 schools in Williamson County, this school holds the #51 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Scales Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Scales Elementary receive?
Scales Elementary received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 3.5 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 Scales Elementary compare to other Williamson County schools?
Scales Elementary ranks #51 out of 60 schools in Williamson County. The county average score is 4.4, and Scales Elementary’s score of 3.5 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 Scales Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Scales 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 Scales Elementary above or below the state average?
Scales Elementary’s score of 3.5 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 Scales Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 76.4%, while the lowest is in Science (Elementary) at 71.5%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 74.1%.

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