Growth in grades 4 and 5 vaults JES into the state’s top five

JACKSBORO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Jacksboro Elementary School is recognized as a Level 5 and a Reward School for the 2023-2024 school year.

Jacksboro Elementary School scored 4th place in the state for growth in grades 4 and 5, according to school officials.

In Tennessee, student growth is measured by the Tennessee Value- Added Assessment System (TVAAS), and state testing comes from grades 3-5. However, the journey of excellence starts in PreK. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-11/25/2024-6AM-IMAGES COURTESY OF JACKSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)