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School Report CardK-8 SchoolMemphis-Shelby County Schools

Star Academy

Shelby County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.2 / 5.0

C3.2 / 5.0
Satisfactory

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Star Academy earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.2 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of k-8 schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #112 out of 236 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

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

Below AverageDAbove AverageBExcellentA

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
2.2/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 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.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

D 50%
B 40%
A 10%

The final score of 3.2 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 20.8% of students at Star Academy demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 34.3%, while Science (Middle) at 8.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 31.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 34.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 30.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 8.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

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

Science (Middle): 8.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (Middle): 9.8% 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.

Star Academy shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.0 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 25.5% of all students at Star Academy demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
25.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
24.3%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Star Academy Compare?

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

With a score of 3.2, Star Academy 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 #112 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Star Academy’s performance data.

What grade did Star Academy receive?
Star Academy received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.2 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 Star Academy compare to other Shelby County schools?
Star Academy ranks #112 out of 236 schools in Shelby County. The county average score is 3.1, and Star Academy’s score of 3.2 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Star Academy?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Star Academy’s average growth score of 3.0 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 Star Academy above or below the state average?
Star Academy’s score of 3.2 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 Star Academy?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 34.3%, while the lowest is in Science (Middle) at 8.5%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 20.8%.

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