School Report CardK-8 SchoolWilson County

Southside Elementary

Wilson County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

4.2 / 5.0

B4.2 / 5.0
Above Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Southside Elementary earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.2 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of k-8 schools in Wilson County. The school ranks #19 out of 30 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.3.

This above average rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Southside Elementary is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

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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

Above Average

B
4.4/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 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

B 50%
B 40%
B 10%

The final score of 4.2is 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 49.5% of students at Southside Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 56.3%, while ELA (Middle) at 37.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 43.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 50.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 56.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

ELA (Middle): 37.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 46.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 55.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 55.3% 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.

Southside Elementary shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.5 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Science

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 47.8% of all students at Southside Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 30.8%, representing a 17.0 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 13.4%, 34.4 points below the overall rate.

All Students
47.8%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
30.8%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
13.4%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Southside Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 4.2, Southside Elementary is below the Wilson County average of 4.3 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 30 schools in Wilson County, this school holds the #19 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Southside Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Southside Elementary receive?
Southside Elementary received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 4.2 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 Southside Elementary compare to other Wilson County schools?
Southside Elementary ranks #19 out of 30 schools in Wilson County. The county average score is 4.3, and Southside Elementary’s score of 4.2 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 Southside Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Southside Elementary’s average growth score of 3.5 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Southside Elementary above or below the state average?
Southside Elementary’s score of 4.2 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 Southside Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 56.3%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 37.9%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 49.5%.

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