School Report CardElementary SchoolKnox County

Copper Ridge Elementary

Knox County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.7 / 5.0

C2.7 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Copper Ridge Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.7 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of elementary schools in Knox County. The school ranks #60 out of 83 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.6.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Copper Ridge Elementary has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Above AverageBNeeds ImprovementFAverageC

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

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

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

40% weight

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

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

B 50%
F 40%
C 10%

The final score of 2.7is 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 46.6% of students at Copper Ridge Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 54.5%, while ELA (Elementary) at 40.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 40.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 45.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 54.5% 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.

Copper Ridge Elementary shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.7 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

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 45.0% of all students at Copper Ridge Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 25.1%, representing a 19.9 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 17.7%, 27.3 points below the overall rate.

All Students
45.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
25.1%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
17.7%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Copper Ridge Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 2.7, Copper Ridge Elementary 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 #60 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Copper Ridge Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Copper Ridge Elementary receive?
Copper Ridge Elementary received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.7 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 Copper Ridge Elementary compare to other Knox County schools?
Copper Ridge Elementary ranks #60 out of 83 schools in Knox County. The county average score is 3.6, and Copper Ridge Elementary’s score of 2.7 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 Copper Ridge Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Copper Ridge Elementary’s average growth score of 1.7 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 Copper Ridge Elementary above or below the state average?
Copper Ridge Elementary’s score of 2.7 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 Copper Ridge Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 54.5%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 40.0%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 46.6%.

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