Case Study: Hamilton County Schools achieves level 5 status with Mastery by Instructure

Hamilton County Schools rises from Level 1 to Level 5 in 3 years with Instructure

Hamilton County Schools, a district in Tennessee serving over 45,000 students, faced a challenge with inconsistent assessments that varied from classroom to classroom. This variability made it difficult to understand which standards were being taught and assessed, leaving teachers guessing about student needs. To improve student outcomes and establish district-wide consistency, they turned to the vendor Instructure and adopted its Mastery Connect platform alongside their Canvas LMS in 2018.

The solution implemented by Instructure provided a unified system for assessment and benchmarking. Using Mastery Connect's Predictive Assessments and Item Bank, educators gained consistent, high-quality data to inform instruction, identify students needing support, and predict performance on state tests. Integrated seamlessly with Canvas LMS, the tools created a familiar and efficient digital environment for students and teachers. As a result, Hamilton County Schools became the fastest-improving district in Tennessee, with scores more than doubling in four years. They achieved a Level 5 rating for three consecutive years, a transformation the district credits to Instructure.

Hamilton County Schools