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West Valley Middle School

Knox County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

5.0 / 5.0

A5.0 / 5.0
Exemplary

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

West Valley Middle School earned an overall grade of A with a score of 5.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the top 10% of middle schools in Knox County. The school ranks #6 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 West Valley Middle School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

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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

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

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.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

A 50%
A 40%
A 10%

The final score of 5.0is 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 67.9% of students at West Valley Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 77.8%, while ELA (Middle) at 57.6% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 57.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Middle): 66.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Middle): 69.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 77.8% 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.

West Valley Middle School shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.3 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

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 65.6% of all students at West Valley Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 31.6%, representing a 34.0 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 21.7%, 43.9 points below the overall rate.

All Students
65.6%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
31.6%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
42.8%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
21.7%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does West Valley Middle School Compare?

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

With a score of 5.0, West Valley Middle School 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 #6 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Valley Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did West Valley Middle School receive?
West Valley Middle School received an overall grade of A (Exemplary) with a score of 5.0 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 West Valley Middle School compare to other Knox County schools?
West Valley Middle School ranks #6 out of 83 schools in Knox County. The county average score is 3.6, and West Valley Middle School’s score of 5.0 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for West Valley Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. West Valley Middle School’s average growth score of 4.3 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 West Valley Middle School above or below the state average?
West Valley Middle School’s score of 5.0 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 West Valley Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 77.8%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 57.6%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 67.9%.

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