School Report CardElementary SchoolKnox County

Blue Grass Elementary

Knox County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

4.9 / 5.0

A4.9 / 5.0
Exemplary

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Blue Grass Elementary earned an overall grade of A with a score of 4.9 out of 5.0, placing it among the top quarter of elementary schools in Knox County. The school ranks #9 out of 83 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.6.

This exemplary rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Blue Grass Elementary is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

ExcellentAExcellentAAbove AverageB

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

Excellent

A
5.0/ 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

Above Average

B
4.0/ 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

A 50%
A 40%
B 10%

The final score of 4.9is 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 71.9% of students at Blue Grass Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 75.4%, while ELA (Elementary) at 68.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 68.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 71.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 75.4% 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.

Blue Grass Elementary shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 5.0 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 71.2% of all students at Blue Grass Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 37.9%, 33.3 points below the overall rate.

All Students
71.2%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
37.9%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Blue Grass Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 4.9, Blue Grass Elementary is above the Knox County average of 3.6 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 83 schools in Knox County, this school holds the #9 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Blue Grass Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Blue Grass Elementary receive?
Blue Grass Elementary received an overall grade of A (Exemplary) with a score of 4.9 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 Blue Grass Elementary compare to other Knox County schools?
Blue Grass Elementary ranks #9 out of 83 schools in Knox County. The county average score is 3.6, and Blue Grass Elementary’s score of 4.9 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Blue Grass Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Blue Grass Elementary’s average growth score of 5.0 out of 5.0 indicates strong year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Blue Grass Elementary above or below the state average?
Blue Grass Elementary’s score of 4.9 is above the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school is outperforming a majority of schools statewide on key accountability measures.
Which subjects are strongest at Blue Grass Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 75.4%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 68.9%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 71.9%.

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