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Croft Middle

Davidson County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.4 / 5.0

C3.4 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Croft Middle earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.4 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of middle schools in Davidson County. The school ranks #48 out of 159 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.

This satisfactory rating indicates that Croft Middle is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

Below AverageDExcellentAAbove 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

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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

D 50%
A 40%
B 10%

The final score of 3.4is 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 30.6% of students at Croft Middle demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 45.4%, while ELA (Middle) at 21.2% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 21.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 22.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 33.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 45.4% 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.

Croft Middle shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.0 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 27.1% of all students at Croft Middle demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 6.9%, 20.2 points below the overall rate.

All Students
27.1%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
22.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
12.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
6.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Croft Middle Compare?

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

With a score of 3.4, Croft Middle is above the Davidson County average of 3.0 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 159 schools in Davidson County, this school holds the #48 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Croft Middle’s performance data.

What grade did Croft Middle receive?
Croft Middle received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.4 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 Croft Middle compare to other Davidson County schools?
Croft Middle ranks #48 out of 159 schools in Davidson County. The county average score is 3.0, and Croft Middle’s score of 3.4 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Croft Middle?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Croft Middle’s average growth score of 3.0 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 Croft Middle above or below the state average?
Croft Middle’s score of 3.4 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 Croft Middle?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 45.4%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 21.2%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 30.6%.

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