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School Report CardK-8 SchoolMonroe County

Rural Vale Elementary

Monroe County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.5 / 5.0

C2.5 / 5.0
Satisfactory

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Rural Vale Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.5 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of k-8 schools in Monroe County. The school ranks #8 out of 14 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.7.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Rural Vale Elementary has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Below AverageDAverageCAverageC

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

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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

D 50%
C 40%
C 10%

The final score of 2.5is 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 27.9% of students at Rural Vale Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 38.1%, while Math (Middle) at 12.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 19.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 35.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 30.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 25.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 12.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 33.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 38.1% 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.

Rural Vale Elementary 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

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Numeracy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding 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.

All Students
26.3%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Rural Vale Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 2.5, Rural Vale Elementary is below the Monroe County average of 2.7 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 14 schools in Monroe County, this school holds the #8 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rural Vale Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Rural Vale Elementary receive?
Rural Vale Elementary received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.5 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 Rural Vale Elementary compare to other Monroe County schools?
Rural Vale Elementary ranks #8 out of 14 schools in Monroe County. The county average score is 2.7, and Rural Vale Elementary’s score of 2.5 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 Rural Vale Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Rural Vale Elementary’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 Rural Vale Elementary above or below the state average?
Rural Vale Elementary’s score of 2.5 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 Rural Vale Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 38.1%, while the lowest is in Math (Middle) at 12.7%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 27.9%.

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