School Report CardK-8 SchoolPolk County

Copper Basin Elementary School

Polk County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

2.0 / 5.0

D2.0 / 5.0
Below Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Copper Basin Elementary School earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of k-8 schools in Polk County. The school ranks #6 out of 7 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.4.

This below average rating suggests that Copper Basin Elementary School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

AverageCNeeds ImprovementFNeeds ImprovementF

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

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

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

10% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 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%
F 40%
F 10%

The final score of 2.0is 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 30.1% of students at Copper Basin Elementary School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (Elementary) at 37.4%, while Social Studies (Middle) at 16.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 37.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 36.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 25.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

ELA (Middle): 27.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

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

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

Social Studies (Middle): 16.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Copper Basin Elementary School shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.0 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 33.3% of all students at Copper Basin Elementary School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 21.1%, 12.2 points below the overall rate.

All Students
33.3%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
30.5%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
21.1%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Copper Basin Elementary School Compare?

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

With a score of 2.0, Copper Basin Elementary School is below the Polk County average of 2.4 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 7 schools in Polk County, this school holds the #6 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Copper Basin Elementary School’s performance data.

What grade did Copper Basin Elementary School receive?
Copper Basin Elementary School received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 2.0 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 Copper Basin Elementary School compare to other Polk County schools?
Copper Basin Elementary School ranks #6 out of 7 schools in Polk County. The county average score is 2.4, and Copper Basin Elementary School’s score of 2.0 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 Copper Basin Elementary School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Copper Basin Elementary School’s average growth score of 1.0 out of 5.0 indicates limited year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Copper Basin Elementary School above or below the state average?
Copper Basin Elementary School’s score of 2.0 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 Copper Basin Elementary School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (Elementary) at 37.4%, while the lowest is in Social Studies (Middle) at 16.7%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 30.1%.

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