Student success is measured by the Tennessee Department of Education by performance levels and student growth. We have shared our achievement increases in a previous update. Jefferson County students outscored state proficiency averages in 2 out of 3 end of the year assessments. We are proud of these accomplishments.
The second level of success is measured through a value added system known as the Tennessee Value Added Assessment System (TVAAS). This system compares how a student grows, from one year to the next, in relation to students taking the same assessment throughout the state. Growth levels are presented in a range of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest).
We are pleased to announce Jefferson County has once again scored a composite score (all assessments) of 5. This indicates our schools are increasing their proficiency rates while also moving ALL students to increase growth compared to state peers. The district also scored a 5 in literacy (all ELA assessments), a 4 in numeracy (all math assessments), a 5 in science (all science related assessments), and a 5 in social studies (all social studies assessments.) We are so proud of the hard work being done in our classrooms every day. We appreciate the support of our parents, teachers, support staff, community partners, and the community as a whole.
