School Report CardK-8 SchoolMurfreesboro

Cason Lane Academy

Rutherford County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.9 / 5.0

C2.9 / 5.0
Satisfactory

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Cason Lane Academy earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.9 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of k-8 schools in Rutherford County. The school ranks #57 out of 67 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.0.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Cason Lane Academy has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

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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
2.8/ 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

C 50%
C 40%
C 10%

The final score of 2.9is 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 25.0% of students at Cason Lane Academy demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 38.3%, while Social Studies (Middle) at 14.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 31.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 38.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 37.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 20.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 17.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 14.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (Middle): 14.7% 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.

Cason Lane Academy 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 33.6% of all students at Cason Lane Academy demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 24.2%, representing a 9.4 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 10.9%, 22.7 points below the overall rate.

All Students
33.6%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
24.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
28.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
10.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Cason Lane Academy Compare?

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

With a score of 2.9, Cason Lane Academy 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 #57 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cason Lane Academy’s performance data.

What grade did Cason Lane Academy receive?
Cason Lane Academy received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.9 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 Cason Lane Academy compare to other Rutherford County schools?
Cason Lane Academy ranks #57 out of 67 schools in Rutherford County. The county average score is 4.0, and Cason Lane Academy’s score of 2.9 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 Cason Lane Academy?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Cason Lane Academy’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 Cason Lane Academy above or below the state average?
Cason Lane Academy’s score of 2.9 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 Cason Lane Academy?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 38.3%, while the lowest is in Social Studies (Middle) at 14.7%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 25.0%.

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