School Report CardK-8 SchoolTrenton

Trenton Middle School

Gibson County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

2.4 / 5.0

D2.4 / 5.0
Below Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Trenton Middle School earned an overall grade of D with a score of 2.4 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of k-8 schools in Gibson County. The school ranks #16 out of 18 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.7.

This below average rating suggests that Trenton Middle School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Above AverageBNeeds ImprovementFBelow AverageD

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
3.7/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 5.0

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

10% weight

Below Average

D
2.0/ 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%
F 40%
D 10%

The final score of 2.4is 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 37.1% of students at Trenton Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 46.1%, while Math (Elementary) at 29.4% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 36.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 29.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Elementary): 41.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 29.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 37.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 38.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 46.1% 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.

Trenton Middle School shows limited overall academic growth with an average score of 1.0 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 35.9% of all students at Trenton Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 20.6%, representing a 15.3 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 9.7%, 26.2 points below the overall rate.

All Students
35.9%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
20.6%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
9.7%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Trenton Middle School Compare?

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

With a score of 2.4, Trenton Middle School is below the Gibson County average of 3.7 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 18 schools in Gibson County, this school holds the #16 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Trenton Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did Trenton Middle School receive?
Trenton Middle School received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 2.4 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 Trenton Middle School compare to other Gibson County schools?
Trenton Middle School ranks #16 out of 18 schools in Gibson County. The county average score is 3.7, and Trenton Middle School’s score of 2.4 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 Trenton Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Trenton Middle School’s average growth score of 1.0 out of 5.0 indicates limited year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Trenton Middle School above or below the state average?
Trenton Middle School’s score of 2.4 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 Trenton Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 46.1%, while the lowest is in Math (Elementary) at 29.4%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 37.1%.

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