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School Report CardElementary SchoolHamilton County

Clifton Hills Elementary School

Hamilton County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.3 / 5.0

C3.3 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Clifton Hills Elementary School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.3 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of elementary schools in Hamilton County. The school ranks #38 out of 81 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

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

Below AverageDExcellentAAverageC

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

Below Average

D
2.0/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 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

D 50%
A 40%
C 10%

The final score of 3.3 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 22.0% of students at Clifton Hills Elementary School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 29.6%, while ELA (Elementary) at 15.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 15.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 29.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Elementary): 20.7% 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.

Clifton Hills Elementary School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.7 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 22.3% of all students at Clifton Hills Elementary School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
22.3%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
19.1%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
17.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Clifton Hills Elementary School Compare?

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

With a score of 3.3, Clifton Hills Elementary School is above the Hamilton County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 81 schools in Hamilton County, this school holds the #38 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Clifton Hills Elementary School’s performance data.

What grade did Clifton Hills Elementary School receive?
Clifton Hills Elementary School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.3 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 Clifton Hills Elementary School compare to other Hamilton County schools?
Clifton Hills Elementary School ranks #38 out of 81 schools in Hamilton County. The county average score is 3.1, and Clifton Hills Elementary School’s score of 3.3 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Clifton Hills Elementary School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Clifton Hills Elementary School’s average growth score of 3.7 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 Clifton Hills Elementary School above or below the state average?
Clifton Hills Elementary School’s score of 3.3 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 Clifton Hills Elementary School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 29.6%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 15.7%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 22.0%.

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