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Waverly-Belmont Elementary School

Davidson County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.2 / 5.0

C3.2 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Waverly-Belmont Elementary School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.2 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of elementary schools in Davidson County. The school ranks #65 out of 159 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.

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

ExcellentANeeds 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

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

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

A 50%
F 40%
C 10%

The final score of 3.2is 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 61.5% of students at Waverly-Belmont Elementary School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (Elementary) at 64.3%, while Science (Elementary) at 59.3% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 64.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 60.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 59.3% 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.

Waverly-Belmont Elementary School shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.0 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 61.9% of all students at Waverly-Belmont Elementary School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 20.6%, representing a 41.3 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 15.8%, 46.1 points below the overall rate.

All Students
61.9%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
20.6%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
15.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Waverly-Belmont Elementary School Compare?

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

With a score of 3.2, Waverly-Belmont Elementary School is above the Davidson County average of 3.0 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 159 schools in Davidson County, this school holds the #65 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Waverly-Belmont Elementary School’s performance data.

What grade did Waverly-Belmont Elementary School receive?
Waverly-Belmont Elementary School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.2 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 Waverly-Belmont Elementary School compare to other Davidson County schools?
Waverly-Belmont Elementary School ranks #65 out of 159 schools in Davidson County. The county average score is 3.0, and Waverly-Belmont Elementary School’s score of 3.2 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Waverly-Belmont Elementary School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Waverly-Belmont Elementary School’s average growth score of 2.0 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 Waverly-Belmont Elementary School above or below the state average?
Waverly-Belmont Elementary School’s score of 3.2 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 Waverly-Belmont Elementary School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (Elementary) at 64.3%, while the lowest is in Science (Elementary) at 59.3%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 61.5%.

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