School Report CardK-8 SchoolJefferson County

White Pine Elementary

Jefferson County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.0 / 5.0

C3.0 / 5.0
Satisfactory

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

White Pine Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of k-8 schools in Jefferson County. The school ranks #10 out of 11 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.1.

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

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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
3.0/ 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

C 50%
C 40%
C 10%

The final score of 3.0is 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 34.9% of students at White Pine Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 50.9%, while Math (Middle) at 26.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 31.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 33.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 30.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 34.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 26.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 37.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 50.9% 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.

White Pine Elementary shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.3 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 33.4% of all students at White Pine Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 16.6%, 16.8 points below the overall rate.

All Students
33.4%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
29.3%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
16.6%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
16.6%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does White Pine Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 3.0, White Pine Elementary is below the Jefferson County average of 4.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 11 schools in Jefferson County, this school holds the #10 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about White Pine Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did White Pine Elementary receive?
White Pine Elementary received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.0 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 White Pine Elementary compare to other Jefferson County schools?
White Pine Elementary ranks #10 out of 11 schools in Jefferson County. The county average score is 4.1, and White Pine Elementary’s score of 3.0 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 White Pine Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. White Pine Elementary’s average growth score of 3.3 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 White Pine Elementary above or below the state average?
White Pine Elementary’s score of 3.0 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 White Pine Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 50.9%, while the lowest is in Math (Middle) at 26.7%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 34.9%.

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