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Tennessee's A-F School Letter Grade System assigns each public school a letter grade (A through F) to help parents and communities easily understand how schools are performing.
Established by T.C.A. § 49-1-228 in 2016, the system was created with three key goals:
Median score for TN schools: 3.2 (C)
Schools receive an indicator score of 1-5 for each category. Each score is multiplied by grade-band weight to determine the final letter grade.
| Indicator | Elementary | Middle | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student AchievementTCAP or EOC Proficiency | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Academic GrowthYear-over-year improvement | 40% | 40% | 30% |
| Growth of Bottom 25%Highest-need students | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| College & Career ReadinessGraduation, ACT, certifications | — | — | 10% |
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Quick reference guide explaining how school letter grades work in Tennessee.
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Learn More →The first A-F letter grades were issued in December 2023. While the law was established in 2016, implementation was delayed due to testing administration issues and COVID-19.
School letter grades are updated annually based on the most recent TCAP and EOC assessment results, typically released in the fall following the spring testing period.
A "C" grade indicates "Average" performance with a score between 2.5 and 3.49 out of 5. The median score for all Tennessee schools is 3.2, which falls in the C range.
Yes, all public schools in Tennessee receive letter grades, including traditional public schools, charter schools, and magnet schools.
This measures the academic progress of students who scored in the bottom 25% on the previous year's assessments. It ensures schools are held accountable for their highest-need students.
Williamson County leads Tennessee with 53.6% of schools earning an A grade (30 out of 56 schools), followed by Rutherford County at 44.3%.
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