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Dyersburg Middle School

Dyer County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.3 / 5.0

C3.3 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Middle School · 2024-25

Overall Performance Summary

Dyersburg Middle School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.3 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of middle schools in Dyer County. The school ranks #7 out of 11 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.5.

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

Above AverageBAverageCNeeds ImprovementF

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

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

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

10% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 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%
C 40%
F 10%

The final score of 3.3is 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 43.4% of students at Dyersburg Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 49.8%, while ELA (Middle) at 34.1% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 34.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 47.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 42.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 49.8% 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.

Dyersburg 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Social Studies

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 42.4% of all students at Dyersburg Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 26.9%, representing a 15.5 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 13.0%, 29.4 points below the overall rate.

All Students
42.4%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
26.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
13.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Dyersburg Middle School Compare?

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

With a score of 3.3, Dyersburg Middle School is below the Dyer County average of 3.5 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 11 schools in Dyer County, this school holds the #7 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dyersburg Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did Dyersburg Middle School receive?
Dyersburg Middle School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.3 out of 5.0 for the 2024-25 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 Dyersburg Middle School compare to other Dyer County schools?
Dyersburg Middle School ranks #7 out of 11 schools in Dyer County. The county average score is 3.5, and Dyersburg Middle School’s score of 3.3 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 Dyersburg Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg Middle School above or below the state average?
Dyersburg Middle School’s score of 3.3 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 Dyersburg Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 49.8%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 34.1%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 43.4%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2024-25 School Year