School Report CardK-8 SchoolMadison County

Pope School

Madison County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

3.5 / 5.0

B3.5 / 5.0
Above Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Pope School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.5 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of k-8 schools in Madison County. The school ranks #7 out of 24 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.7.

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

Above AverageBAverageCBelow AverageD

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
4.2/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

40% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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%
C 40%
D 10%

The final score of 3.5is 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 46.8% of students at Pope School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Middle) at 57.0%, while ELA (Middle) at 34.2% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 41.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 54.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 43.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

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

Math (Middle): 53.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Middle): 57.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 43.0% 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.

Pope School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.0 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 47.0% of all students at Pope School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 36.5%, 10.5 points below the overall rate.

All Students
47.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
44.8%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
36.5%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Pope School Compare?

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

With a score of 3.5, Pope School is above the Madison County average of 2.7 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 24 schools in Madison County, this school holds the #7 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pope School’s performance data.

What grade did Pope School receive?
Pope School received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 3.5 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 Pope School compare to other Madison County schools?
Pope School ranks #7 out of 24 schools in Madison County. The county average score is 2.7, and Pope School’s score of 3.5 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Pope School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Pope School’s average growth score of 3.0 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Pope School above or below the state average?
Pope School’s score of 3.5 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 Pope School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Middle) at 57.0%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 34.2%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 46.8%.

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