School Report CardK-8 SchoolTennessee Public Charter School Commission

Tennessee Nature Academy

Davidson County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

2.0 / 5.0

D2.0 / 5.0
Below Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Tennessee Nature Academy earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of k-8 schools in Davidson County. The school ranks #132 out of 159 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.

This below average rating suggests that Tennessee Nature Academy has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

AverageCNeeds 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

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

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

C 50%
F 40%
F 10%

The final score of 2.0is 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 35.6% of students at Tennessee Nature Academy demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Middle) at 44.9%, while Math (Middle) at 24.6% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 38.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 34.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 41.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 32.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 24.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 44.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 32.5% 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.

Tennessee Nature Academy shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.0 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

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

All Students
33.4%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Tennessee Nature Academy Compare?

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

With a score of 2.0, Tennessee Nature Academy is below the Davidson County average of 3.0 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 159 schools in Davidson County, this school holds the #132 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tennessee Nature Academy’s performance data.

What grade did Tennessee Nature Academy receive?
Tennessee Nature Academy received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 2.0 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 Tennessee Nature Academy compare to other Davidson County schools?
Tennessee Nature Academy ranks #132 out of 159 schools in Davidson County. The county average score is 3.0, and Tennessee Nature Academy’s score of 2.0 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 Tennessee Nature Academy?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Tennessee Nature Academy’s average growth score of 2.0 out of 5.0 indicates moderate year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Tennessee Nature Academy above or below the state average?
Tennessee Nature Academy’s score of 2.0 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 Tennessee Nature Academy?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Middle) at 44.9%, while the lowest is in Math (Middle) at 24.6%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 35.6%.

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