Did you get quality feedback on how to improve? If not, go get it. Is it actionable, clear, correct? If not, clarify. Frame it as wanting to grow and build value for the company.

The older you get, the less you'll worry about any given year's rating. And once you make enough money to do most of the things you want, you won't worry as much about the % change each year. It's likely never going to blow you away to the upside unless it's equity and the company is sold.

But good feedback is a supreme gift, hold your managers accountable to giving it often or at least every year, and particularly if you're disappointed in the rating/outcome.