School Report CardK-8 SchoolSevier County

Catons Chapel Elementary

Sevier County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

4.9 / 5.0

A4.9 / 5.0
Exemplary

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Catons Chapel Elementary earned an overall grade of A with a score of 4.9 out of 5.0, placing it among the top 10% of k-8 schools in Sevier County. The school ranks #2 out of 23 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.2.

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

ExcellentAExcellentAAbove 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

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

40% weight

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

A 50%
A 40%
B 10%

The final score of 4.9is 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 57.6% of students at Catons Chapel Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 73.1%, while ELA (Middle) at 41.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 52.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 59.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 73.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

ELA (Middle): 41.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 66.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Middle): 61.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 48.7% 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.

Catons Chapel Elementary shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.8 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

All Students
58.1%

Above the proficiency benchmark

How Does Catons Chapel Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 4.9, Catons Chapel Elementary is above the Sevier County average of 3.2 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 23 schools in Sevier County, this school holds the #2 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Catons Chapel Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Catons Chapel Elementary receive?
Catons Chapel Elementary received an overall grade of A (Exemplary) with a score of 4.9 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 Catons Chapel Elementary compare to other Sevier County schools?
Catons Chapel Elementary ranks #2 out of 23 schools in Sevier County. The county average score is 3.2, and Catons Chapel Elementary’s score of 4.9 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Catons Chapel Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Catons Chapel Elementary’s average growth score of 3.8 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 Catons Chapel Elementary above or below the state average?
Catons Chapel Elementary’s score of 4.9 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 Catons Chapel Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 73.1%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 41.0%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 57.6%.

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