Summertown Middle
Lawrence County, Tennessee
2.6 / 5.0
Middle School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
Summertown Middle earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of middle schools in Lawrence County. The school ranks #10 out of 13 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.5.
This satisfactory rating suggests that Summertown Middle 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.
Above Average
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Needs Improvement
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Below 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 42.8% of students at Summertown Middle demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 49.7%, while ELA (Middle) at 30.6% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Middle): 30.6% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Math (Middle): 49.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Science (Middle): 41.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Social Studies (Middle): 49.7% 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.
Summertown Middle shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.0 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
Approaching expectations
Numeracy
Approaching expectations
Science
Below expectations
Social Studies
Meeting expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 41.6% of all students at Summertown Middle demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 30.0%, representing a 11.6 percentage point gap that warrants attention.
Approaching the proficiency benchmark
Approaching the proficiency benchmark
How Does Summertown Middle Compare?
Overall score compared to the Lawrence County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 2.6, Summertown Middle is below the Lawrence County average of 3.5 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 13 schools in Lawrence County, this school holds the #10 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year