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School Report CardElementary SchoolBells

Bells Elementary

Crockett County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

4.4 / 5.0

B4.4 / 5.0
Above Average

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Bells Elementary earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.4 out of 5.0, placing it among the top quarter of elementary schools in Crockett County. The school ranks #1 out of 7 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.4.

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

ExcellentAAbove AverageBAverageC

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
5.0/ 5.0

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

40% weight

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

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

A 50%
B 40%
C 10%

The final score of 4.4 is 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 50.0% of students at Bells Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 57.2%, while ELA (Elementary) at 45.2% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 45.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 57.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 47.6% 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.

Bells Elementary shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.0 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 50.5% of all students at Bells Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 36.1%, representing a 14.4 percentage point gap that warrants attention.

All Students
50.5%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
36.1%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Bells Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 4.4, Bells Elementary is above the Crockett County average of 3.4 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 7 schools in Crockett County, this school holds the #1 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bells Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Bells Elementary receive?
Bells Elementary received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 4.4 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 Bells Elementary compare to other Crockett County schools?
Bells Elementary ranks #1 out of 7 schools in Crockett County. The county average score is 3.4, and Bells Elementary’s score of 4.4 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Bells Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Bells Elementary’s average growth score of 3.0 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 Bells Elementary above or below the state average?
Bells Elementary’s score of 4.4 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 Bells Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 57.2%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 45.2%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 50.0%.

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