Nashville, Tennessee--°F
TwitterFacebookYouTubeInstagram
Tennessee FireflyShining a light on education & government in Tennessee
NewsThe WireBeatsBoardsRegionsPodcastCapitolCalendar
Schools
Your SchoolSchool Grades
School Data
Flight ScoresGraduation RatesCollege-Going RatesACT ScoresReady Graduate Rates
School ClosingsSchool Choice Guide
School Funding
TISA OverviewTISA ExplainedBEP to TISA ShiftTISA Impact on DistrictsUnderstanding TISA WeightsBEP Look BackRole of Local FundingBeyond the FormulaDebating School FundingUnderstanding Local BudgetsAdvocating for Funding
About
Subscribe Free
View Current School Grades
Tennessee Firefly

Shining a light on education & government in Tennessee

Independent journalism focused on Tennessee education policy, news, and the stories that matter to students, parents, and educators across all 95 counties.

News

  • All News
  • Local Education
  • State Education
  • Higher Education
  • Commentary

Regions

  • Nashville
  • Memphis
  • Knoxville
  • Chattanooga
  • All Regions

Schools

  • Your School (ZIP lookup)
  • School Grades
  • Flight Scores
  • School Closings
  • School Choice Guide
  • School Funding
  • Transparency Scorecards

About

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Ethics & Standards
  • Corrections Policy
  • Corrections Log
  • Privacy Policy

More

  • The Wire
  • Live Coverage
  • Calendar
  • Beats
  • Documents
  • Pitch Board
  • Newsletter Archive
  • Search
  • Developers / API

© 2026 The Tennessee Firefly, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Made with ❤️ in Tennessee

  1. Home
  2. /
  3. School Grades
  4. /
  5. Cumberland County
  6. /
  7. The Phoenix School
School Report CardHigh SchoolCumberland County

The Phoenix School

Cumberland County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

2.1 / 5.0

D2.1 / 5.0
Below Average

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

The Phoenix School earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.1 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of high schools in Cumberland County. The school ranks #12 out of 12 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.4.

This below average rating suggests that The Phoenix School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Needs ImprovementFAverageCAbove AverageB

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

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 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

C
3.0/ 5.0

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

10% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

F 50%
C 40%
B 10%

The final score of 2.1 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 12.9% of students at The Phoenix School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (High) at 12.9%, while Math (High) at 12.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

Math (High): 12.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Growth Indicators

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

The Phoenix School 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 9.7% of all students at The Phoenix School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
9.7%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
7.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. The Phoenix School reports a ready graduate rate of 6.8%.

Overall Rate
59.1%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
6.8%

Area for improvement

Postsecondary
52.3

Reported metric

Industry Cert
<5%

Reported metric

Military Ready
18.2%

Area for improvement

How Does The Phoenix School Compare?

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

With a score of 2.1, The Phoenix School is below the Cumberland County average of 3.4 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 12 schools in Cumberland County, this school holds the #12 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Phoenix School’s performance data.

What grade did The Phoenix School receive?
The Phoenix School 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 college and career readiness indicators.
How does The Phoenix School compare to other Cumberland County schools?
The Phoenix School ranks #12 out of 12 schools in Cumberland County. The county average score is 3.4, and The Phoenix School’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 The Phoenix School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. The Phoenix School’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 The Phoenix School above or below the state average?
The Phoenix School’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 The Phoenix School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (High) at 12.9%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 12.9%.

View Official Report Card

See the complete report from the Tennessee Department of Education.

TN Report Card
All Cumberland County SchoolsTennessee School Grades

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