School Report CardElementary SchoolUnicoi County

Unicoi Elementary

Unicoi County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.0 / 5.0

C3.0 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Unicoi Elementary 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 Unicoi County. The school ranks #4 out of 6 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.

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

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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
3.0/ 5.0

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

40% weight

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

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

C 50%
C 40%
C 10%

The final score of 3.0is 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 37.8% of students at Unicoi Elementary demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 41.5%, while ELA (Elementary) at 35.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

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

Math (Elementary): 41.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 36.9% 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.

Unicoi Elementary 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 38.0% of all students at Unicoi Elementary demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 29.1%, representing a 8.9 percentage point gap that warrants attention.

All Students
38.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
29.1%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Unicoi Elementary Compare?

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

With a score of 3.0, Unicoi Elementary is above the Unicoi County average of 3.0 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 6 schools in Unicoi County, this school holds the #4 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Unicoi Elementary’s performance data.

What grade did Unicoi Elementary receive?
Unicoi Elementary 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 Unicoi Elementary compare to other Unicoi County schools?
Unicoi Elementary ranks #4 out of 6 schools in Unicoi County. The county average score is 3.0, and Unicoi Elementary’s score of 3.0 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Unicoi Elementary?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Unicoi Elementary’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 Unicoi Elementary above or below the state average?
Unicoi Elementary’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 Unicoi Elementary?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 41.5%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 35.0%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 37.8%.

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