School Report CardK-8 SchoolMemphis-Shelby County Schools

J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle

Shelby County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.0 / 5.0

C3.0 / 5.0
Satisfactory

K-8 School · 2024-25

Overall Performance Summary

J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of k-8 schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #127 out of 242 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This satisfactory rating indicates that J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

ExcellentANeeds ImprovementFNeeds ImprovementF

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

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 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%
F 40%
F 10%

The final score of 3.0is 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 57.2% of students at J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 68.5%, while Science (Middle) at 50.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 62.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 68.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 54.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

ELA (Middle): 54.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Middle): 58.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Middle): 50.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 51.7% 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.

J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.5 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.

Literacy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 58.1% of all students at J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
58.1%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
54.0%

Above the proficiency benchmark

How Does J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle Compare?

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

With a score of 3.0, J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle is below the Shelby County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 242 schools in Shelby County, this school holds the #127 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle’s performance data.

What grade did J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle receive?
J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.0 out of 5.0 for the 2024-25 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 J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle compare to other Shelby County schools?
J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle ranks #127 out of 242 schools in Shelby County. The county average score is 3.1, and J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle’s score of 3.0 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 J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle’s average growth score of 1.5 out of 5.0 indicates limited year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle above or below the state average?
J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle’s score of 3.0 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 J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 68.5%, while the lowest is in Science (Middle) at 50.0%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 57.2%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2024-25 School Year