School Report CardElementary SchoolRutherford County

Roy L Waldron Elementary

Rutherford County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.5 / 5.0

C2.5 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Roy L Waldron Elementary earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.5 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of elementary schools in Rutherford County. The school ranks #60 out of 67 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.0.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Roy L Waldron 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 26.3% of students at Roy L Waldron Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 32.9%, while ELA (Elementary) at 22.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 22.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 23.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Elementary): 32.9% 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.

Roy L Waldron Elementary shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.3 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 25.0% of all students at Roy L Waldron Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
25.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
21.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
18.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Roy L Waldron Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 2.5, Roy L Waldron Elementary is below the Rutherford County average of 4.0 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 67 schools in Rutherford County, this school holds the #60 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Roy L Waldron Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Roy L Waldron Elementary receive?
Roy L Waldron 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 Roy L Waldron Elementary compare to other Rutherford County schools?
Roy L Waldron Elementary ranks #60 out of 67 schools in Rutherford County. The county average score is 4.0, and Roy L Waldron 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 Roy L Waldron Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Roy L Waldron Elementary’s average growth score of 3.3 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 Roy L Waldron Elementary above or below the state average?
Roy L Waldron 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 Roy L Waldron Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 32.9%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 22.7%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 26.3%.

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