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School Report CardHigh SchoolMemphis-Shelby County Schools

Kingsbury High

Shelby County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

2.4 / 5.0

D2.4 / 5.0
Below Average

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Kingsbury High earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.4 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of high schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #167 out of 236 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This below average rating suggests that Kingsbury High has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Needs ImprovementFAverageCExcellentAExcellentA

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

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

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

30% 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

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

F 50%
C 30%
A 10%
A 10%

The final score of 2.4 is 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 15.1% of students at Kingsbury High demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (High) at 22.7%, while Math (High) at 5.6% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (High): 17.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (High): 5.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (High): 22.7% 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.

Kingsbury High 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

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 12.2% of all students at Kingsbury High demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
12.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
11.6%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
8.1%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
9.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Kingsbury High reports a ready graduate rate of <5%.

Overall Rate
66.7%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
<5%

Reported metric

Postsecondary
65.9

Reported metric

Industry Cert
9.9%

Area for improvement

Military Ready
9.1%

Area for improvement

How Does Kingsbury High Compare?

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

With a score of 2.4, Kingsbury High is below the Shelby County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 236 schools in Shelby County, this school holds the #167 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kingsbury High’s performance data.

What grade did Kingsbury High receive?
Kingsbury High received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 2.4 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 college and career readiness indicators.
How does Kingsbury High compare to other Shelby County schools?
Kingsbury High ranks #167 out of 236 schools in Shelby County. The county average score is 3.1, and Kingsbury High’s score of 2.4 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 Kingsbury High?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Kingsbury High’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 Kingsbury High above or below the state average?
Kingsbury High’s score of 2.4 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 Kingsbury High?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (High) at 22.7%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 5.6%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 15.1%.

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