School Report CardElementary SchoolMaury County

J. R. Baker Elementary

Maury County, Tennessee

Satisfactory

2.7 / 5.0

C2.7 / 5.0

Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

J. R. Baker 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 Maury County. The school ranks #16 out of 22 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This satisfactory rating suggests that J. R. Baker 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

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

1.0/ 5.0

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

10% weight

Average

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 46.5% of students at J. R. Baker Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 49.0%, while Math (Elementary) at 44.2% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 46.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 44.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 49.0% 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.

J. R. Baker 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

1.0

of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

All Students

46.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does J. R. Baker Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 2.7, J. R. Baker Elementary is below the Maury County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 22 schools in Maury County, this school holds the #16 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about J. R. Baker Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did J. R. Baker Elementary receive?

J. R. Baker 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 J. R. Baker Elementary compare to other Maury County schools?

J. R. Baker Elementary ranks #16 out of 22 schools in Maury County. The county average score is 3.1, and J. R. Baker 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 J. R. Baker Elementary?

Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. J. R. Baker 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 J. R. Baker Elementary above or below the state average?

J. R. Baker 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 J. R. Baker Elementary?

The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 49.0%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 44.2%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 46.5%.