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Moses McKissack Middle

Davidson County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.9 / 5.0

C2.9 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Moses McKissack Middle earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.9 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of middle schools in Davidson County. The school ranks #77 out of 159 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.

This satisfactory rating suggests that Moses McKissack Middle has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Needs ImprovementFExcellentAAbove AverageB

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

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 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

Above Average

B
4.0/ 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

F 50%
A 40%
B 10%

The final score of 2.9is 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 10.6% of students at Moses McKissack Middle demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 18.9%, while Science (Middle) at 6.4% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 9.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 7.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 6.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (Middle): 18.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Moses McKissack Middle shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.0 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

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 9.8% of all students at Moses McKissack Middle demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
9.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
9.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Moses McKissack Middle Compare?

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

With a score of 2.9, Moses McKissack Middle 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 #77 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Moses McKissack Middle’s performance data.

What grade did Moses McKissack Middle receive?
Moses McKissack Middle received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.9 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 Moses McKissack Middle compare to other Davidson County schools?
Moses McKissack Middle ranks #77 out of 159 schools in Davidson County. The county average score is 3.0, and Moses McKissack Middle’s score of 2.9 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 Moses McKissack Middle?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Moses McKissack Middle’s average growth score of 4.0 out of 5.0 indicates strong year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Moses McKissack Middle above or below the state average?
Moses McKissack Middle’s score of 2.9 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 Moses McKissack Middle?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 18.9%, while the lowest is in Science (Middle) at 6.4%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 10.6%.

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