School Report CardK-8 SchoolClay County

Celina K-8

Clay County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

2.1 / 5.0

D2.1 / 5.0
Below Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Celina K-8 earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.1 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of k-8 schools in Clay County. The school ranks #2 out of 3 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.3.

This below average rating suggests that Celina K-8 has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

AverageCNeeds ImprovementFAverageC

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

Average

C
2.8/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

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

10% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 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

C 50%
F 40%
C 10%

The final score of 2.1is 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 33.2% of students at Celina K-8 demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 44.7%, while Science (Middle) at 24.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 42.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 34.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 44.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 26.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 27.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 24.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (Middle): 32.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

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

Celina K-8 shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.3 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Social Studies

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 32.5% of all students at Celina K-8 demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 23.3%, representing a 9.2 percentage point gap that warrants attention.

All Students
32.5%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
23.3%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Celina K-8 Compare?

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

With a score of 2.1, Celina K-8 is below the Clay County average of 2.3 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 3 schools in Clay County, this school holds the #2 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Celina K-8’s performance data.

What grade did Celina K-8 receive?
Celina K-8 received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 2.1 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 Celina K-8 compare to other Clay County schools?
Celina K-8 ranks #2 out of 3 schools in Clay County. The county average score is 2.3, and Celina K-8’s score of 2.1 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 Celina K-8?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Celina K-8’s average growth score of 2.3 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 Celina K-8 above or below the state average?
Celina K-8’s score of 2.1 is below the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school has room to improve to reach the statewide benchmark.
Which subjects are strongest at Celina K-8?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 44.7%, while the lowest is in Science (Middle) at 24.9%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 33.2%.

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