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John Trotwood Moore Middle

Davidson County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

4.4 / 5.0

B4.4 / 5.0
Above Average

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

John Trotwood Moore Middle earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.4 out of 5.0, placing it among the top quarter of middle schools in Davidson County. The school ranks #20 out of 159 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.

This above average rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that John Trotwood Moore Middle is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

ExcellentAAbove AverageBAverageC

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

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

40% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

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

10% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 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

A 50%
B 40%
C 10%

The final score of 4.4is 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 61.3% of students at John Trotwood Moore Middle demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 68.2%, while ELA (Middle) at 51.8% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 51.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Middle): 60.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Middle): 64.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 68.2% 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.

John Trotwood Moore Middle 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Numeracy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting 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, 59.3% of all students at John Trotwood Moore Middle demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 20.0%, representing a 39.3 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 19.9%, 39.4 points below the overall rate.

All Students
59.3%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
20.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
19.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does John Trotwood Moore Middle Compare?

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

With a score of 4.4, John Trotwood Moore 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 #20 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John Trotwood Moore Middle’s performance data.

What grade did John Trotwood Moore Middle receive?
John Trotwood Moore Middle received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 4.4 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 John Trotwood Moore Middle compare to other Davidson County schools?
John Trotwood Moore Middle ranks #20 out of 159 schools in Davidson County. The county average score is 3.0, and John Trotwood Moore Middle’s score of 4.4 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for John Trotwood Moore Middle?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. John Trotwood Moore Middle’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 John Trotwood Moore Middle above or below the state average?
John Trotwood Moore Middle’s score of 4.4 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 John Trotwood Moore Middle?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 68.2%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 51.8%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 61.3%.

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