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Houston Co Middle School

Houston County, Tennessee

D
Below Average

1.7 / 5.0

D1.7 / 5.0
Below Average

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Houston Co Middle School earned an overall grade of D with a score of 1.7 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of middle schools in Houston County. The school ranks #4 out of 4 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.5.

This rating indicates that Houston Co Middle School is facing significant challenges in meeting the state's accountability standards and may benefit from targeted support and intervention.

Below AverageDNeeds ImprovementFAverageC

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

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

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

D 50%
F 40%
C 10%

The final score of 1.7is 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 26.3% of students at Houston Co Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Middle) at 33.6%, while Math (Middle) at 19.2% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 21.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 19.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 33.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 31.2% 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.

Houston Co Middle School shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.3 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

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 23.9% of all students at Houston Co Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 18.5%, representing a 5.4 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 5.2%, 18.7 points below the overall rate.

All Students
23.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
18.5%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
5.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Houston Co Middle School Compare?

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

With a score of 1.7, Houston Co Middle School is below the Houston County average of 2.5 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 4 schools in Houston County, this school holds the #4 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Houston Co Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did Houston Co Middle School receive?
Houston Co Middle School received an overall grade of D (Below Average) with a score of 1.7 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 Houston Co Middle School compare to other Houston County schools?
Houston Co Middle School ranks #4 out of 4 schools in Houston County. The county average score is 2.5, and Houston Co Middle School’s score of 1.7 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 Houston Co Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Houston Co Middle School’s average growth score of 2.3 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 Houston Co Middle School above or below the state average?
Houston Co Middle School’s score of 1.7 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 Houston Co Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Middle) at 33.6%, while the lowest is in Math (Middle) at 19.2%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 26.3%.

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