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West Ridge High School

Sullivan County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

3.9 / 5.0

B3.9 / 5.0
Above Average

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

West Ridge High School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.9 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of high schools in Sullivan County. The school ranks #19 out of 34 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.8.

This above average rating indicates that West Ridge High School is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

ExcellentAAverageCNeeds ImprovementFAbove 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

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.

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

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.

10% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 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

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

The final score of 3.9is 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 40.3% of students at West Ridge High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 46.8%, while Social Studies (High) at 33.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (High): 46.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (High): 35.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (High): 45.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (High): 33.9% 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.

West Ridge High School 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Numeracy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 40.3% of all students at West Ridge High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 24.1%, representing a 16.2 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 8.8%, 31.5 points below the overall rate.

All Students
40.3%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
24.1%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
8.8%

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. West Ridge High School reports a ready graduate rate of 32.1%.

Overall Rate
63.5%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
32.1%

Moderate performance

Postsecondary
51.9

Reported metric

Industry Cert
19.0%

Area for improvement

Military Ready
6.0%

Area for improvement

How Does West Ridge High School Compare?

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

With a score of 3.9, West Ridge High School is above the Sullivan County average of 3.8 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 34 schools in Sullivan County, this school holds the #19 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Ridge High School’s performance data.

What grade did West Ridge High School receive?
West Ridge High School received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 3.9 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 West Ridge High School compare to other Sullivan County schools?
West Ridge High School ranks #19 out of 34 schools in Sullivan County. The county average score is 3.8, and West Ridge High School’s score of 3.9 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for West Ridge High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. West Ridge High School’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 West Ridge High School above or below the state average?
West Ridge High School’s score of 3.9 is above the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school is outperforming a majority of schools statewide on key accountability measures.
Which subjects are strongest at West Ridge High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (High) at 46.8%, while the lowest is in Social Studies (High) at 33.9%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 40.3%.

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