Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Sumner County, Tennessee
4.5 / 5.0
High School · 2024-25
Overall Performance Summary
Merrol Hyde Magnet School earned an overall grade of A with a score of 4.5 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of high schools in Sumner County. The school ranks #17 out of 49 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.8.
This exemplary rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Merrol Hyde Magnet School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.
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.
Excellent
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Above Average
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Average
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Excellent
Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
The final score of 4.5is 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.
Growth Indicators
Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.
Merrol Hyde Magnet School shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.0 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
Below expectations
Numeracy
Exceeding expectations
Science
Exceeding expectations
Social Studies
Exceeding expectations
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. Merrol Hyde Magnet School reports a ready graduate rate of >95%.
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Area for improvement
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How Does Merrol Hyde Magnet School Compare?
Overall score compared to the Sumner County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 4.5, Merrol Hyde Magnet School is above the Sumner County average of 3.8 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 49 schools in Sumner County, this school holds the #17 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2024-25 School Year