School Report CardElementary SchoolMacon County

Red Boiling Springs Elementary

Macon County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.7 / 5.0

C2.7 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Red Boiling Springs Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.7 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of elementary schools in Macon County. The school ranks #4 out of 7 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.9.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Red Boiling Springs Elementary has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Above AverageBNeeds ImprovementFAverageC

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

Above Average

B
4.0/ 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

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

B 50%
F 40%
C 10%

The final score of 2.7is 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 40.3% of students at Red Boiling Springs Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 47.6%, while Science (Elementary) at 33.3% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 40.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 47.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 33.3% 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.

Red Boiling Springs 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 41.7% of all students at Red Boiling Springs Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 30.9%, representing a 10.8 percentage point gap that warrants attention.

All Students
41.7%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
30.9%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Red Boiling Springs Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 2.7, Red Boiling Springs Elementary is below the Macon County average of 2.9 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 7 schools in Macon County, this school holds the #4 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Red Boiling Springs Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Red Boiling Springs Elementary receive?
Red Boiling Springs Elementary received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.7 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 Red Boiling Springs Elementary compare to other Macon County schools?
Red Boiling Springs Elementary ranks #4 out of 7 schools in Macon County. The county average score is 2.9, and Red Boiling Springs Elementary’s score of 2.7 is 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 Red Boiling Springs Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Red Boiling Springs Elementary’s average growth score of 2.0 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 Red Boiling Springs Elementary above or below the state average?
Red Boiling Springs Elementary’s score of 2.7 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 Red Boiling Springs Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 47.6%, while the lowest is in Science (Elementary) at 33.3%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 40.3%.

View Official Report Card

See the complete report from the Tennessee Department of Education.

TN Report Card

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