Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Hamilton County, Tennessee
1.2 / 5.0
Elementary School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy earned an overall grade of F with a score of 1.2 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of elementary schools in Hamilton County. The school ranks #79 out of 81 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.
This rating indicates that Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is facing significant challenges in meeting the state's accountability standards and may benefit from targeted support and intervention.
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.
Needs Improvement
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Needs Improvement
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Average
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
The final score of 1.2is 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 5.6% of students at Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 5.6%, while Science (Elementary) at 5.6% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
Science (Elementary): 5.6% 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.
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.0 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
Below expectations
Numeracy
Below expectations
Science
Below expectations
How Does Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy Compare?
Overall score compared to the Hamilton County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 1.2, Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy is below the Hamilton County average of 3.1 and well below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 81 schools in Hamilton County, this school holds the #79 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year