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North Middle School

Franklin County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.6 / 5.0

C2.6 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

North Middle School 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 Franklin County. The school ranks #6 out of 11 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.2.

This satisfactory rating suggests that North Middle School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Below AverageDAverageCAbove 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

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

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%
C 40%
B 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 27.2% of students at North Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Middle) at 34.2%, while Math (Middle) at 20.6% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 20.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 20.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 34.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 33.1% 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.

North 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 24.6% of all students at North Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 12.3%, representing a 12.3 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 7.3%, 17.3 points below the overall rate.

All Students
24.6%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
12.3%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
7.3%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does North Middle School Compare?

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

With a score of 2.6, North Middle School is below the Franklin County average of 3.2 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 11 schools in Franklin County, this school holds the #6 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about North Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did North Middle School receive?
North Middle School 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 North Middle School compare to other Franklin County schools?
North Middle School ranks #6 out of 11 schools in Franklin County. The county average score is 3.2, and North Middle School’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 North Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. North 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 North Middle School above or below the state average?
North Middle School’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 North Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Middle) at 34.2%, while the lowest is in Math (Middle) at 20.6%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 27.2%.

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