School Report CardK-8 SchoolGrundy County

Pelham Elementary

Grundy County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.7 / 5.0

C2.7 / 5.0
Satisfactory

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Pelham Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.7 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of k-8 schools in Grundy County. The school ranks #2 out of 5 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.6.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Pelham Elementary has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

AverageCBelow AverageD

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
3.4/ 5.0

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

50% weight

Below Average

D
2.0/ 5.0

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

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

C 50%
D 50%

The final score of 2.7is 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 40.4% of students at Pelham Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 53.1%, while ELA (Middle) at 24.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 33.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 40.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 51.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

ELA (Middle): 24.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 32.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 49.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 53.1% 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.

Pelham Elementary shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.8 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

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.

All Students
37.1%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Pelham Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 2.7, Pelham Elementary is above the Grundy County average of 2.6 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 5 schools in Grundy County, this school holds the #2 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pelham Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Pelham Elementary receive?
Pelham Elementary received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.7 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 Pelham Elementary compare to other Grundy County schools?
Pelham Elementary ranks #2 out of 5 schools in Grundy County. The county average score is 2.6, and Pelham Elementary’s score of 2.7 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Pelham Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Pelham Elementary’s average growth score of 2.8 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 Pelham Elementary above or below the state average?
Pelham Elementary’s score of 2.7 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 Pelham Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 53.1%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 24.0%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 40.4%.

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