School Report CardK-8 SchoolGrainger County

Joppa Elementary

Grainger County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

4.0 / 5.0

B4.0 / 5.0
Above Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Joppa Elementary earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of k-8 schools in Grainger County. The school ranks #3 out of 6 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.5.

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

ExcellentAAverageCAverageC

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

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

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%
C 40%
C 10%

The final score of 4.0is 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 48.8% of students at Joppa Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 57.8%, while ELA (Middle) at 40.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 47.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 49.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 57.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

ELA (Middle): 40.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 47.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 50.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 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.

Joppa 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

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Social Studies

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 49.5% of all students at Joppa Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 30.6%, representing a 18.9 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 15.2%, 34.3 points below the overall rate.

All Students
49.5%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
30.6%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
15.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Joppa Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 4.0, Joppa Elementary is above the Grainger County average of 3.5 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 6 schools in Grainger County, this school holds the #3 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Joppa Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Joppa Elementary receive?
Joppa Elementary received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 4.0 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 Joppa Elementary compare to other Grainger County schools?
Joppa Elementary ranks #3 out of 6 schools in Grainger County. The county average score is 3.5, and Joppa Elementary’s score of 4.0 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Joppa Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Joppa 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 Joppa Elementary above or below the state average?
Joppa Elementary’s score of 4.0 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 Joppa Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 57.8%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 40.9%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 48.8%.

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