School Report CardK-8 SchoolDayton

Dayton City Elementary

Rhea County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

4.6 / 5.0

A4.6 / 5.0
Exemplary

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Dayton City Elementary earned an overall grade of A with a score of 4.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the top quarter of k-8 schools in Rhea County. The school ranks #2 out of 8 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.0.

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

Above AverageBExcellentAAbove AverageB

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

Above Average

B
4.4/ 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

Above Average

B
4.0/ 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

B 50%
A 40%
B 10%

The final score of 4.6is 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 48.5% of students at Dayton City Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 60.7%, while Math (Elementary) at 42.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 45.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

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

Science (Elementary): 44.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 43.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 49.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 53.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 60.7% 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.

Dayton City Elementary shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.3 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

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 46.8% of all students at Dayton City Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 34.4%, representing a 12.4 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 15.6%, 31.2 points below the overall rate.

All Students
46.8%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
34.4%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
15.6%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Dayton City Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 4.6, Dayton City Elementary is above the Rhea County average of 4.0 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 8 schools in Rhea County, this school holds the #2 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dayton City Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Dayton City Elementary receive?
Dayton City Elementary received an overall grade of A (Exemplary) with a score of 4.6 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 Dayton City Elementary compare to other Rhea County schools?
Dayton City Elementary ranks #2 out of 8 schools in Rhea County. The county average score is 4.0, and Dayton City Elementary’s score of 4.6 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Dayton City Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Dayton City Elementary’s average growth score of 4.3 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 Dayton City Elementary above or below the state average?
Dayton City Elementary’s score of 4.6 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 Dayton City Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 60.7%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 42.7%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 48.5%.

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