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2.1 / 5.0
High School · 2023-24
Putnam County VITAL earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.1 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of high schools in Putnam County. The school ranks #18 out of 18 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.9.
This below average rating suggests that Putnam County VITAL has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.
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.
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
The final score of 2.1is 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.
Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.
Across all tested subjects, an average of 30.3% of students at Putnam County VITAL demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 37.5%, while Math (High) at 15.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Middle): 35.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Math (Middle): 22.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (Middle): 37.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Social Studies (Middle): 37.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
ELA (High): 33.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Math (High): 15.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.
Putnam County VITAL shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.5 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.
Meeting expectations
Below expectations
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Proficiency rates across student populations.
Below the proficiency benchmark
Overall score compared to the Putnam County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 2.1, Putnam County VITAL is below the Putnam County average of 3.9 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 18 schools in Putnam County, this school holds the #18 position.
Common questions about Putnam County VITAL’s performance data.
See the complete report from the Tennessee Department of Education.
TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year