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School Report CardElementary SchoolTipton County

Atoka Elementary School

Tipton County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.0 / 5.0

C3.0 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Atoka Elementary School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of elementary schools in Tipton County. The school ranks #8 out of 13 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.5.

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

ExcellentANeeds ImprovementFNeeds ImprovementF

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.

40% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 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.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

A 50%
F 40%
F 10%

The final score of 3.0 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 58.2% of students at Atoka Elementary School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 67.3%, while ELA (Elementary) at 51.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 51.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 67.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 56.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Atoka Elementary School shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.3 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This suggests students are making less than expected progress and the school may need to focus on instructional strategies that accelerate learning.

Literacy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 58.6% of all students at Atoka Elementary School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 51.7%, representing a 6.9 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 28.8%, 29.8 points below the overall rate.

All Students
58.6%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
51.7%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
28.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Atoka Elementary School Compare?

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

With a score of 3.0, Atoka Elementary School is below the Tipton County average of 3.5 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 13 schools in Tipton County, this school holds the #8 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Atoka Elementary School’s performance data.

What grade did Atoka Elementary School receive?
Atoka Elementary School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.0 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 Atoka Elementary School compare to other Tipton County schools?
Atoka Elementary School ranks #8 out of 13 schools in Tipton County. The county average score is 3.5, and Atoka Elementary School’s score of 3.0 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 Atoka Elementary School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Atoka Elementary School’s average growth score of 1.3 out of 5.0 indicates limited year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Atoka Elementary School above or below the state average?
Atoka Elementary School’s score of 3.0 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 Atoka Elementary School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 67.3%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 51.0%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 58.2%.

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