School Report CardK-8 SchoolCarter County

Happy Valley Middle School

Carter County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

4.1 / 5.0

B4.1 / 5.0
Above Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Happy Valley Middle School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.1 out of 5.0, placing it among the top quarter of k-8 schools in Carter County. The school ranks #3 out of 18 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.2.

This above average rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Happy Valley Middle School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

ExcellentAAbove AverageBBelow AverageD

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Excellent

A
4.7/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

40% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Below Average

D
2.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

A 50%
B 40%
D 10%

The final score of 4.1is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 47.2% of students at Happy Valley Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 64.8%, while Math (Elementary) at 28.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (Elementary): 43.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 28.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Elementary): 48.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 35.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 48.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 60.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 64.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Happy Valley Middle School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.5 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 45.7% of all students at Happy Valley Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 39.0%, representing a 6.7 percentage point gap that warrants attention.

All Students
45.7%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
39.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Happy Valley Middle School Compare?

Overall score compared to the Carter County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 4.1, Happy Valley Middle School is above the Carter County average of 3.2 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 18 schools in Carter County, this school holds the #3 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Happy Valley Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did Happy Valley Middle School receive?
Happy Valley Middle School received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 4.1 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and growth of the lowest-performing students.
How does Happy Valley Middle School compare to other Carter County schools?
Happy Valley Middle School ranks #3 out of 18 schools in Carter County. The county average score is 3.2, and Happy Valley Middle School’s score of 4.1 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Happy Valley Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Happy Valley Middle School’s average growth score of 3.5 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Happy Valley Middle School above or below the state average?
Happy Valley Middle School’s score of 4.1 is above the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school is outperforming a majority of schools statewide on key accountability measures.
Which subjects are strongest at Happy Valley Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 64.8%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 28.7%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 47.2%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year