School Report CardElementary SchoolMeigs County

Meigs South Elementary

Meigs County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.0 / 5.0

C3.0 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Meigs South Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of elementary schools in Meigs County. The school ranks #3 out of 4 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.5.

This satisfactory rating indicates that Meigs South Elementary is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

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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

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

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

40% weight

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

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

C 50%
C 40%
C 10%

The final score of 3.0is 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 39.1% of students at Meigs South Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 44.3%, while Math (Elementary) at 30.2% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 42.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 30.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 44.3% 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.

Meigs South Elementary shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.7 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

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 38.0% of all students at Meigs South Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
38.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
37.6%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Meigs South Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 3.0, Meigs South Elementary is below the Meigs County average of 3.5 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 4 schools in Meigs County, this school holds the #3 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Meigs South Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Meigs South Elementary receive?
Meigs South Elementary received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.0 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 growth of the lowest-performing students.
How does Meigs South Elementary compare to other Meigs County schools?
Meigs South Elementary ranks #3 out of 4 schools in Meigs County. The county average score is 3.5, and Meigs South Elementary’s score of 3.0 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 Meigs South Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Meigs South Elementary’s average growth score of 2.7 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 Meigs South Elementary above or below the state average?
Meigs South Elementary’s score of 3.0 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 Meigs South Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 44.3%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 30.2%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 39.1%.

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