School Report CardK-8 SchoolLake County

Lara Kendall Elementary

Lake County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

1.6 / 5.0

D1.6 / 5.0
Below Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Lara Kendall Elementary earned an overall grade of D with a score of 1.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of k-8 schools in Lake County. The school ranks #1 out of 2 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 1.6.

This rating indicates that Lara Kendall Elementary is facing significant challenges in meeting the state's accountability standards and may benefit from targeted support and intervention.

Needs ImprovementFBelow AverageDAverageC

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

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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

F 50%
D 40%
C 10%

The final score of 1.6is 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 17.4% of students at Lara Kendall Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 33.7%, while Math (Elementary) at 6.4% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 20.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 6.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Elementary): 16.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

ELA (Middle): 14.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 11.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 18.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (Middle): 33.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Lara Kendall Elementary shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.8 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 15.5% of all students at Lara Kendall Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 6.7%, 8.8 points below the overall rate.

All Students
15.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
11.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
6.7%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Lara Kendall Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 1.6, Lara Kendall Elementary is above the Lake County average of 1.6 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 2 schools in Lake County, this school holds the #1 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lara Kendall Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Lara Kendall Elementary receive?
Lara Kendall Elementary received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 1.6 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 growth of the lowest-performing students.
How does Lara Kendall Elementary compare to other Lake County schools?
Lara Kendall Elementary ranks #1 out of 2 schools in Lake County. The county average score is 1.6, and Lara Kendall Elementary’s score of 1.6 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Lara Kendall Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Lara Kendall Elementary’s average growth score of 2.8 out of 5.0 indicates moderate year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Lara Kendall Elementary above or below the state average?
Lara Kendall Elementary’s score of 1.6 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 Lara Kendall Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 33.7%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 6.4%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 17.4%.

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