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School Report CardHigh SchoolMaury County

Battle Creek High School

Maury County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

5.0 / 5.0

A5.0 / 5.0
Exemplary

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Battle Creek High School earned an overall grade of A with a score of 5.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the top 10% of high schools in Maury County. The school ranks #1 out of 22 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This exemplary rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Battle Creek High School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

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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

Excellent

A
5.0/ 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

Excellent

A
5.0/ 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

A 50%
A 40%
A 10%

The final score of 5.0 is 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 46.2% of students at Battle Creek High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (High) at 53.9%, while Math (High) at 32.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (High): 51.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

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

Science (High): 53.9% 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.

Battle Creek High School shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 5.0 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 44.6% of all students at Battle Creek High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 26.5%, representing a 18.1 percentage point gap that warrants attention.

All Students
44.6%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
26.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Battle Creek High School Compare?

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

With a score of 5.0, Battle Creek High School is above the Maury County average of 3.1 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 22 schools in Maury County, this school holds the #1 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Battle Creek High School’s performance data.

What grade did Battle Creek High School receive?
Battle Creek High School received an overall grade of A (Exemplary) with a score of 5.0 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 college and career readiness indicators.
How does Battle Creek High School compare to other Maury County schools?
Battle Creek High School ranks #1 out of 22 schools in Maury County. The county average score is 3.1, and Battle Creek High School’s score of 5.0 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Battle Creek High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Battle Creek High School’s average growth score of 5.0 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 Battle Creek High School above or below the state average?
Battle Creek High School’s score of 5.0 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 Battle Creek High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (High) at 53.9%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 32.9%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 46.2%.

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