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Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy

Knox County, Tennessee

F
Needs Improvement

1.0 / 5.0

F1.0 / 5.0
Needs Improvement

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy earned an overall grade of F with a score of 1.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of elementary schools in Knox County. The school ranks #83 out of 83 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.6.

This rating indicates that Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy is facing significant challenges in meeting the state's accountability standards and may benefit from targeted support and intervention.

Needs ImprovementFNeeds 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

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.

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

F 50%
F 40%
F 10%

The final score of 1.0 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 15.8% of students at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 19.0%, while Math (Elementary) at 13.4% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 15.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 13.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Elementary): 19.0% 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.

Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.3 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

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 15.2% of all students at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 8.3%, 6.9 points below the overall rate.

All Students
15.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
12.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
5.1%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
8.3%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy Compare?

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

With a score of 1.0, Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy is well below the Knox County average of 3.6 and well below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 83 schools in Knox County, this school holds the #83 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy’s performance data.

What grade did Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy receive?
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy received an overall grade of F (Needs Improvement) with a score of 1.0 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 Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy compare to other Knox County schools?
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy ranks #83 out of 83 schools in Knox County. The county average score is 3.6, and Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy’s score of 1.0 is well 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 Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy’s average growth score of 1.3 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 Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy above or below the state average?
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy’s score of 1.0 is well 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 Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 19.0%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 13.4%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 15.8%.

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