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District touts consecutive 'level 5' growth record as state shifts TVOS scoring
Summary
Rutherford County Schools' directors reported the district earned a level 5 growth rating for six consecutive years and warned state changes to TVOS (including multi-year scoring and an 'effect size' adjustment) may reduce the number of level‑5 schools when cut scores are released this fall.
District directors presented a detailed briefing on Tennessee's student-growth measures (TVOS/TVAAS) and explained differences between growth and proficiency measures. Presenters emphasized that growth measures compare a student to their own past performance and peers with similar histories; achieving a "level 3" represents one year of growth, with higher levels indicating greater progress.
Directors highlighted Rutherford County Schools' performance: the district has been labeled a level 5 district for six consecutive school years…
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