South Middle School
Franklin County, Tennessee
2.6 / 5.0
Middle School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
South 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 #7 out of 11 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.2.
This satisfactory rating suggests that South Middle School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.
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.
Below Average
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Average
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Above Average
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
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 29.1% of students at South Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 35.4%, while Math (Middle) at 24.3% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Middle): 24.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Math (Middle): 24.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (Middle): 32.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Social Studies (Middle): 35.4% 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.
South 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
Meeting expectations
Numeracy
Meeting expectations
Science
Meeting expectations
Social Studies
Approaching expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 27.3% of all students at South Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 17.9%, representing a 9.4 percentage point gap that warrants attention.
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
How Does South Middle School Compare?
Overall score compared to the Franklin County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 2.6, South 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 #7 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year