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William Henry Oliver Middle

Davidson County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.6 / 5.0

C2.6 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

William Henry Oliver Middle earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of middle schools in Davidson County. The school ranks #95 out of 159 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.0.

This satisfactory rating suggests that William Henry Oliver Middle has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

AverageCBelow AverageDAverageC

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

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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

C 50%
D 40%
C 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 32.3% of students at William Henry Oliver Middle demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 41.8%, while Math (Middle) at 25.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 30.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 25.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 31.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 41.8% 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.

William Henry Oliver Middle shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.3 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 30.6% of all students at William Henry Oliver Middle demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 17.5%, representing a 13.1 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 6.7%, 23.9 points below the overall rate.

All Students
30.6%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
17.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
12.7%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
6.7%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does William Henry Oliver Middle Compare?

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

With a score of 2.6, William Henry Oliver 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 #95 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about William Henry Oliver Middle’s performance data.

What grade did William Henry Oliver Middle receive?
William Henry Oliver Middle 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 William Henry Oliver Middle compare to other Davidson County schools?
William Henry Oliver Middle ranks #95 out of 159 schools in Davidson County. The county average score is 3.0, and William Henry Oliver Middle’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 William Henry Oliver Middle?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. William Henry Oliver Middle’s average growth score of 2.3 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 William Henry Oliver Middle above or below the state average?
William Henry Oliver Middle’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 William Henry Oliver Middle?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 41.8%, while the lowest is in Math (Middle) at 25.5%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 32.3%.

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