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School Report CardK-8 SchoolHumphreys County

Waverly Jr High School

Humphreys County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

1.8 / 5.0

D1.8 / 5.0
Below Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Waverly Jr High School earned an overall grade of D with a score of 1.8 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of k-8 schools in Humphreys County. The school ranks #6 out of 6 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.2.

This rating indicates that Waverly Jr High School is facing significant challenges in meeting the state's accountability standards and may benefit from targeted support and intervention.

AverageCNeeds ImprovementFNeeds ImprovementF

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
2.7/ 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

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 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

C 50%
F 40%
F 10%

The final score of 1.8 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 32.8% of students at Waverly Jr High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 51.5%, while ELA (Middle) at 15.6% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 40.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 39.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 51.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

ELA (Middle): 15.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 16.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 36.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 29.8% 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.

Waverly Jr High School shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.5 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 29.1% of all students at Waverly Jr High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 19.9%, 9.2 points below the overall rate.

All Students
29.1%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
25.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
19.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Waverly Jr High School Compare?

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

With a score of 1.8, Waverly Jr High School is below the Humphreys County average of 3.2 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 6 schools in Humphreys County, this school holds the #6 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Waverly Jr High School’s performance data.

What grade did Waverly Jr High School receive?
Waverly Jr High School received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 1.8 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 Jr High School compare to other Humphreys County schools?
Waverly Jr High School ranks #6 out of 6 schools in Humphreys County. The county average score is 3.2, and Waverly Jr High School’s score of 1.8 is below that average. The school has opportunities to close the gap with higher-performing schools in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Waverly Jr High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Waverly Jr High School’s average growth score of 1.5 out of 5.0 indicates limited year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Waverly Jr High School above or below the state average?
Waverly Jr High School’s score of 1.8 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 Jr High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 51.5%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 15.6%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 32.8%.

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