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School Report CardK-8 SchoolPutnam County

Avery Trace Middle School

Putnam County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

4.0 / 5.0

B4.0 / 5.0
Above Average

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Avery Trace Middle School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of k-8 schools in Putnam County. The school ranks #9 out of 18 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.9.

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

Above AverageBAbove AverageBAbove 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

Above Average

B
4.0/ 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%
B 40%
B 10%

The final score of 4.0is 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 42.6% of students at Avery Trace Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (Elementary) at 57.0%, while ELA (Middle) at 34.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Elementary): 37.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 57.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 40.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 34.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 49.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 40.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 38.2% 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.

Avery Trace Middle School shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.8 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding 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, 42.6% of all students at Avery Trace Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 28.7%, representing a 13.9 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 6.9%, 35.7 points below the overall rate.

All Students
42.6%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
28.7%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
17.6%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
6.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Avery Trace Middle School Compare?

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

With a score of 4.0, Avery Trace Middle School is above the Putnam County average of 3.9 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 18 schools in Putnam County, this school holds the #9 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Avery Trace Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did Avery Trace Middle School receive?
Avery Trace Middle School received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 4.0 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 Avery Trace Middle School compare to other Putnam County schools?
Avery Trace Middle School ranks #9 out of 18 schools in Putnam County. The county average score is 3.9, and Avery Trace Middle School’s score of 4.0 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Avery Trace Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Avery Trace Middle School’s average growth score of 2.8 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 Avery Trace Middle School above or below the state average?
Avery Trace Middle School’s score of 4.0 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 Avery Trace Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (Elementary) at 57.0%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 34.7%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 42.6%.

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