School Report CardK-8 SchoolCheatham County

Sycamore Middle School

Cheatham County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

4.5 / 5.0

A4.5 / 5.0
Exemplary

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Sycamore Middle School earned an overall grade of A with a score of 4.5 out of 5.0, placing it among the top quarter of k-8 schools in Cheatham County. The school ranks #2 out of 13 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.5.

This exemplary rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Sycamore Middle School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

Above AverageBExcellentAExcellentA

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

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 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%
A 40%
A 10%

The final score of 4.5is 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 44.9% of students at Sycamore Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 52.9%, while ELA (Middle) at 32.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 38.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 50.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 36.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 32.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 51.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Middle): 51.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 52.9% 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.

Sycamore Middle School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.5 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

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Numeracy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 44.5% of all students at Sycamore Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 35.5%, representing a 9.0 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 13.5%, 31.0 points below the overall rate.

All Students
44.5%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
35.5%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
13.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Sycamore Middle School Compare?

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

With a score of 4.5, Sycamore Middle School is above the Cheatham County average of 3.5 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 13 schools in Cheatham County, this school holds the #2 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sycamore Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did Sycamore Middle School receive?
Sycamore Middle School received an overall grade of A (Exemplary) with a score of 4.5 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 Sycamore Middle School compare to other Cheatham County schools?
Sycamore Middle School ranks #2 out of 13 schools in Cheatham County. The county average score is 3.5, and Sycamore Middle School’s score of 4.5 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Sycamore Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Sycamore Middle School’s average growth score of 3.5 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 Sycamore Middle School above or below the state average?
Sycamore Middle School’s score of 4.5 is above the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school is outperforming a majority of schools statewide on key accountability measures.
Which subjects are strongest at Sycamore Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 52.9%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 32.7%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 44.9%.

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