School Report CardElementary SchoolCheatham County

East Cheatham Elementary

Cheatham County, Tennessee

Satisfactory

3.4 / 5.0

C3.4 / 5.0

Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

East Cheatham Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.4 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of elementary schools in Cheatham County. The school ranks #9 out of 13 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.5.

This satisfactory rating indicates that East Cheatham Elementary is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

Above AverageBAverageCBelow 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

Above Average

4.0/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Average

3.0/ 5.0

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

10% weight

Below Average

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

B 50%

C 40%

D 10%

The final score of 3.4is 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 49.1% of students at East Cheatham Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 54.2%, while ELA (Elementary) at 41.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 41.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 51.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 54.2% 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.

East Cheatham Elementary shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.5 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This suggests students are making less than expected progress and the school may need to focus on instructional strategies that accelerate learning.

Literacy

2.0

of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Numeracy

3.0

of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

All Students

48.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does East Cheatham Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 3.4, East Cheatham Elementary is below the Cheatham County average of 3.5 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 13 schools in Cheatham County, this school holds the #9 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about East Cheatham Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did East Cheatham Elementary receive?

East Cheatham Elementary received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.4 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 East Cheatham Elementary compare to other Cheatham County schools?

East Cheatham Elementary ranks #9 out of 13 schools in Cheatham County. The county average score is 3.5, and East Cheatham Elementary’s score of 3.4 is below that average. The school has opportunities to close the gap with higher-performing schools in the county.

What does the growth score mean for East Cheatham Elementary?

Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. East Cheatham Elementary’s average growth score of 2.5 out of 5.0 indicates moderate year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.

Is East Cheatham Elementary above or below the state average?

East Cheatham Elementary’s score of 3.4 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 East Cheatham Elementary?

The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 54.2%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 41.5%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 49.1%.