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Dickson Middle School

Dickson County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.1 / 5.0

C3.1 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Dickson Middle School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.1 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of middle schools in Dickson County. The school ranks #11 out of 14 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.8.

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

Above AverageBBelow 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

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

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

B 50%
D 40%
C 10%

The final score of 3.1is 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 44.6% of students at Dickson Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Middle) at 54.3%, while ELA (Middle) at 31.6% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 31.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

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

Science (Middle): 54.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 54.2% 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.

Dickson Middle School shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.8 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Numeracy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 40.8% of all students at Dickson Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 25.5%, representing a 15.3 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 15.8%, 25.0 points below the overall rate.

All Students
40.8%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
25.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
31.7%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
15.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Dickson Middle School Compare?

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

With a score of 3.1, Dickson Middle School is below the Dickson County average of 3.8 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 14 schools in Dickson County, this school holds the #11 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dickson Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did Dickson Middle School receive?
Dickson Middle School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.1 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 Dickson Middle School compare to other Dickson County schools?
Dickson Middle School ranks #11 out of 14 schools in Dickson County. The county average score is 3.8, and Dickson Middle School’s score of 3.1 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 Dickson Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Dickson Middle School’s average growth score of 2.8 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 Dickson Middle School above or below the state average?
Dickson Middle School’s score of 3.1 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 Dickson Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Middle) at 54.3%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 31.6%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 44.6%.

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