Selmer Elementary
McNairy County, Tennessee
2.6 / 5.0
Elementary School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
Selmer Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of elementary schools in McNairy County. The school ranks #7 out of 8 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.
This satisfactory rating suggests that Selmer Elementary has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.
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.
Above Average
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Needs Improvement
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Below Average
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
The final score of 2.6is 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 48.2% of students at Selmer Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 51.4%, while Math (Elementary) at 43.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Elementary): 49.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Math (Elementary): 43.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Science (Elementary): 51.4% 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.
Selmer Elementary shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.0 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
Below expectations
Numeracy
Approaching expectations
Science
Meeting expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 47.6% of all students at Selmer Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 41.2%, representing a 6.4 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 7.5%, 40.1 points below the overall rate.
Approaching the proficiency benchmark
Approaching the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
How Does Selmer Elementary Compare?
Overall score compared to the McNairy County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 2.6, Selmer Elementary is below the McNairy County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 8 schools in McNairy County, this school holds the #7 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year