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Bledsoe County Middle School

Bledsoe County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.6 / 5.0

C2.6 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Bledsoe County Middle School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of middle schools in Bledsoe County. The school ranks #5 out of 5 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.9.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Bledsoe County Middle School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Above AverageBNeeds ImprovementFBelow AverageD

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

Above Average

B
4.0/ 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

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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

B 50%
F 40%
D 10%

The final score of 2.6is 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 40.1% of students at Bledsoe County Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 51.4%, while ELA (Middle) at 29.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 29.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 37.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

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

Social Studies (Middle): 51.4% 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.

Bledsoe County Middle School 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Social Studies

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 37.6% of all students at Bledsoe County Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 23.0%, representing a 14.6 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 13.2%, 24.4 points below the overall rate.

All Students
37.6%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
23.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
13.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Bledsoe County Middle School Compare?

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

With a score of 2.6, Bledsoe County Middle School is below the Bledsoe County average of 3.9 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 5 schools in Bledsoe County, this school holds the #5 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bledsoe County Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did Bledsoe County Middle School receive?
Bledsoe County Middle School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.6 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 Bledsoe County Middle School compare to other Bledsoe County schools?
Bledsoe County Middle School ranks #5 out of 5 schools in Bledsoe County. The county average score is 3.9, and Bledsoe County Middle School’s score of 2.6 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 Bledsoe County Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Bledsoe County Middle School’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 Bledsoe County Middle School above or below the state average?
Bledsoe County Middle School’s score of 2.6 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 Bledsoe County Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 51.4%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 29.9%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 40.1%.

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