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City University School Girls Preparatory

Shelby County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.3 / 5.0

C3.3 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

City University School Girls Preparatory earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.3 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of middle schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #108 out of 236 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This satisfactory rating indicates that City University School Girls Preparatory is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

Below AverageDExcellentAAverageC

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

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

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%
A 40%
C 10%

The final score of 3.3 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 24.2% of students at City University School Girls Preparatory demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 31.3%, while Math (Middle) at 13.4% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 22.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 13.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 30.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 31.3% 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.

City University School Girls Preparatory shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.3 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

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 21.6% of all students at City University School Girls Preparatory demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
21.6%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
19.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does City University School Girls Preparatory Compare?

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

With a score of 3.3, City University School Girls Preparatory is above 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 #108 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about City University School Girls Preparatory’s performance data.

What grade did City University School Girls Preparatory receive?
City University School Girls Preparatory received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.3 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 City University School Girls Preparatory compare to other Shelby County schools?
City University School Girls Preparatory ranks #108 out of 236 schools in Shelby County. The county average score is 3.1, and City University School Girls Preparatory’s score of 3.3 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for City University School Girls Preparatory?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. City University School Girls Preparatory’s average growth score of 4.3 out of 5.0 indicates strong year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is City University School Girls Preparatory above or below the state average?
City University School Girls Preparatory’s score of 3.3 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 City University School Girls Preparatory?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 31.3%, while the lowest is in Math (Middle) at 13.4%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 24.2%.

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