School Report CardK-8 SchoolMemphis-Shelby County Schools

Journey East Academy

Shelby County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.3 / 5.0

C3.3 / 5.0
Satisfactory

K-8 School · 2024-25

Overall Performance Summary

Journey East Academy earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.3 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of k-8 schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #112 out of 242 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This satisfactory rating indicates that Journey East Academy is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

AverageCAverageCAbove 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

Average

C
3.4/ 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

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

C 50%
C 40%
B 10%

The final score of 3.3is 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 40.0% of students at Journey East Academy demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Middle) at 54.5%, while Math (Elementary) at 33.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 38.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 33.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 35.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 45.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 54.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Middle): 34.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 38.6% 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.

Journey East Academy 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 38.0% of all students at Journey East Academy demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
38.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
33.6%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Journey East Academy Compare?

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

With a score of 3.3, Journey East Academy is above 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 #112 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Journey East Academy’s performance data.

What grade did Journey East Academy receive?
Journey East Academy received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.3 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 Journey East Academy compare to other Shelby County schools?
Journey East Academy ranks #112 out of 242 schools in Shelby County. The county average score is 3.1, and Journey East Academy’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 Journey East Academy?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Journey East Academy’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 Journey East Academy above or below the state average?
Journey East Academy’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 Journey East Academy?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Middle) at 54.5%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 33.9%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 40.0%.

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