School Report CardK-8 SchoolLoudon County

North Middle School

Loudon County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

4.6 / 5.0

A4.6 / 5.0
Exemplary

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

North Middle School earned an overall grade of A with a score of 4.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of k-8 schools in Loudon County. The school ranks #3 out of 11 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.9.

This exemplary rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that North Middle School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

ExcellentAExcellentAAverageC

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

Excellent

A
4.7/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 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

A 50%
A 40%
C 10%

The final score of 4.6is 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 54.3% of students at North Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Middle) at 62.4%, while ELA (Elementary) at 44.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 44.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 49.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 55.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

ELA (Middle): 45.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 62.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Middle): 62.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 60.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

North Middle School shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.8 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 54.2% of all students at North Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 43.7%, representing a 10.5 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 13.4%, 40.8 points below the overall rate.

All Students
54.2%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
43.7%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
13.4%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does North Middle School Compare?

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

With a score of 4.6, North Middle School is above the Loudon County average of 3.9 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 11 schools in Loudon County, this school holds the #3 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 A (Exemplary) with a score of 4.6 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 Loudon County schools?
North Middle School ranks #3 out of 11 schools in Loudon County. The county average score is 3.9, and North Middle School’s score of 4.6 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers 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 4.8 out of 5.0 indicates strong year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is North Middle School above or below the state average?
North Middle School’s score of 4.6 is above the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school is outperforming a majority of schools statewide on key accountability measures.
Which subjects are strongest at North Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Middle) at 62.4%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 44.9%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 54.3%.

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