Hamilton County Schools (HCS) values putting students at the center, leading to positive student learning outcomes on state assessments. HCS students far exceeded the state’s academic growth standard for the year, earning the top designation of being a Level 5 school system.
Earlier this year, the district announced continued improvements in proficiency from TNReady results. The newly released Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) data adds to the district's expanding record of academic achievement, showing that the students in Hamilton County are growing significantly faster than their peers across the state.
"I am incredibly proud of our students and staff," said HCS Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson. "At Hamilton County Schools, we believe all students can learn, and we are tasked with creating the conditions, resources, and opportunities for strong learning to occur. Today’s TVAAS results highlight the effectiveness of our teachers and their dedication to helping children thrive by providing students with personalized learning opportunities that remove barriers."
In addition to being honored as a Level 5 district, HCS received Level 5 designation in the areas of Literacy and Social Studies, Level 4 in Science, and Level 2 in Math. The accomplishments in Literacy reflect the successful three-year implementation of the new English Language Arts curriculum. While this data shows an opportunity for growth in Math, the district is confident that the implementation of a new math curriculum will begin to deliver increased growth in math learning.
These extraordinary results follow the summer release of TNReady assessment data, where HCS outperformed the state in 22 of 28 subject areas. Together, the 2023 growth and proficiency data signal that not only are Hamilton County students learning, but they are also learning faster.
"Our students in Hamilton County are showing exceptional growth and learning," said Dr. Sonia Stewart, Deputy Superintendent. "The combination of growth and proficiency data highlights the success of Hamilton County academics. Our teachers are providing high-quality instruction and meeting the needs of all students, and because of this, our students are meeting and exceeding academic standards."
Twenty-seven schools in Hamilton County earned Level 5 distinction. These outstanding results are a testament to the district's commitment to academic press and personalization, which allowed schools to narrow their focus in order to accelerate student learning. The TVAAS data affirms that as a district HCS is seeing accelerated student growth and improvements in student achievement, which support the district’s goals to decrease learning gaps and move more students to proficiency. As we head into the first full year of Opportunity 2030, we believe that our commitments to Every Student Learning and Every Student Belonging will continue to drive excellence in our classrooms.
HCS Level 5 Schools:
Alpine Crest Elementary School
Apison Elementary School
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
Chattanooga Preparatory School
Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences Upper
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
Daisy Elementary School
East Hamilton High School
East Lake Academy of Fine Arts
East Lake Elementary School
East Side Elementary School
Hixson Elementary School
Hixson High School
Loftis Middle School
Lookout Mountain Elementary School
Middle Valley Elementary School
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Red Bank High School
STEM School Chattanooga
The Howard School
Tommie F. Brown Academy
Tyner Academy
Westview Elementary School
Wolftever Creek Elementary School
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