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Austin East High/Magnet

Knox County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.6 / 5.0

C2.6 / 5.0
Satisfactory

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Austin East High/Magnet earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of high schools in Knox County. The school ranks #62 out of 83 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.6.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Austin East High/Magnet has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Needs ImprovementFExcellentAExcellentANeeds 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

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

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

30% 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

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

10% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

F 50%
A 30%
A 10%
F 10%

The final score of 2.6is 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 16.3% of students at Austin East High/Magnet demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 21.8%, while Social Studies (High) at 12.8% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (High): 21.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (High): 14.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (High): 12.8% 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.

Austin East High/Magnet shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.5 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

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 12.0% of all students at Austin East High/Magnet demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
12.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
10.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Austin East High/Magnet reports a ready graduate rate of <5%.

Overall Rate
14.4%

Area for improvement

ACT Ready
<5%

Reported metric

Postsecondary
7.2

Reported metric

Industry Cert
5.4%

Area for improvement

Military Ready
<5%

Reported metric

How Does Austin East High/Magnet Compare?

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

With a score of 2.6, Austin East High/Magnet is below the Knox County average of 3.6 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 83 schools in Knox County, this school holds the #62 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Austin East High/Magnet’s performance data.

What grade did Austin East High/Magnet receive?
Austin East High/Magnet received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.6 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 college and career readiness indicators.
How does Austin East High/Magnet compare to other Knox County schools?
Austin East High/Magnet ranks #62 out of 83 schools in Knox County. The county average score is 3.6, and Austin East High/Magnet’s score of 2.6 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 Austin East High/Magnet?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Austin East High/Magnet’s average growth score of 3.5 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 Austin East High/Magnet above or below the state average?
Austin East High/Magnet’s score of 2.6 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 Austin East High/Magnet?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (High) at 21.8%, while the lowest is in Social Studies (High) at 12.8%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 16.3%.

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