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Montgomery Central Middle

Montgomery County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

3.6 / 5.0

B3.6 / 5.0
Above Average

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Montgomery Central Middle earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of middle schools in Montgomery County. The school ranks #26 out of 42 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.8.

This above average rating indicates that Montgomery Central Middle is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

Above AverageBAverageCAbove AverageB

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
4.0/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

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

10% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 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%
C 40%
B 10%

The final score of 3.6is 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 47.9% of students at Montgomery Central Middle demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 58.1%, while ELA (Middle) at 37.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 37.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 38.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 57.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 58.1% 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.

Montgomery Central Middle shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.0 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 43.9% of all students at Montgomery Central Middle demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 28.2%, representing a 15.7 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 13.2%, 30.7 points below the overall rate.

All Students
43.9%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
28.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
13.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Montgomery Central Middle Compare?

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

With a score of 3.6, Montgomery Central Middle is below the Montgomery County average of 3.8 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 42 schools in Montgomery County, this school holds the #26 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Montgomery Central Middle’s performance data.

What grade did Montgomery Central Middle receive?
Montgomery Central Middle received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 3.6 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 Montgomery Central Middle compare to other Montgomery County schools?
Montgomery Central Middle ranks #26 out of 42 schools in Montgomery County. The county average score is 3.8, and Montgomery Central Middle’s score of 3.6 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 Montgomery Central Middle?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Montgomery Central Middle’s average growth score of 3.0 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Montgomery Central Middle above or below the state average?
Montgomery Central Middle’s score of 3.6 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 Montgomery Central Middle?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 58.1%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 37.5%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 47.9%.

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