School Report CardK-8 SchoolMcMinn County

Niota Elementary

McMinn County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

3.9 / 5.0

B3.9 / 5.0
Above Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Niota Elementary earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.9 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of k-8 schools in McMinn County. The school ranks #5 out of 12 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.5.

This above average rating indicates that Niota Elementary is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

AverageCExcellentAAbove 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

Average

C
3.0/ 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

C 50%
A 40%
B 10%

The final score of 3.9is 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 31.5% of students at Niota Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 43.3%, while ELA (Middle) at 25.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 26.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 32.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 43.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 25.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 29.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 34.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 28.5% 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.

Niota Elementary shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.5 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

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 30.6% of all students at Niota Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 22.3%, representing a 8.3 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 10.1%, 20.5 points below the overall rate.

All Students
30.6%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
22.3%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
10.1%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Niota Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 3.9, Niota Elementary is above the McMinn County average of 3.5 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 12 schools in McMinn County, this school holds the #5 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Niota Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Niota Elementary receive?
Niota Elementary received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 3.9 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 Niota Elementary compare to other McMinn County schools?
Niota Elementary ranks #5 out of 12 schools in McMinn County. The county average score is 3.5, and Niota Elementary’s score of 3.9 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Niota Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Niota Elementary’s average growth score of 4.5 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 Niota Elementary above or below the state average?
Niota Elementary’s score of 3.9 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 Niota Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 43.3%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 25.5%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 31.5%.

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