"Receiving the top TVAAS growth score of 5 reflects an incredible level of commitment and work by the students and educators of KCS," said KCS Superintendent Dr. Jeff Moorhouse. "We are proud and excited that these efforts were reflected in these terrific results."

Reward status is the top designation a school can earn in Tennessee.  These schools were identified as improving overall student academic achievement and student growth for both all students and student sub-groups. Reward School status is a key designation under Tennessee’s school accountability system.

"The designation of Adams Elementary and Johnson Elementary as reward schools speaks volumes as to the outstanding work taking place in those school communities. The students, staff, and families can take great pride in what has been accomplished, knowing that their commitment to excellence has been recognized in this way," said Moorhouse.