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Rock Springs Middle School

Rutherford County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

4.3 / 5.0

B4.3 / 5.0
Above Average

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Rock Springs Middle School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.3 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of middle schools in Rutherford County. The school ranks #33 out of 67 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.0.

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

Above AverageBExcellentAAverageC

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

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

B 50%
A 40%
C 10%

The final score of 4.3is 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 44.7% of students at Rock Springs Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 55.7%, while ELA (Middle) at 34.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 34.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 47.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 41.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 55.7% 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.

Rock Springs Middle School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.5 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

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 43.1% of all students at Rock Springs Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 30.6%, representing a 12.5 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 11.9%, 31.2 points below the overall rate.

All Students
43.1%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
30.6%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
26.7%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
11.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Rock Springs Middle School Compare?

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

With a score of 4.3, Rock Springs Middle School is above the Rutherford County average of 4.0 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 67 schools in Rutherford County, this school holds the #33 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rock Springs Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did Rock Springs Middle School receive?
Rock Springs Middle School received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 4.3 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 Rock Springs Middle School compare to other Rutherford County schools?
Rock Springs Middle School ranks #33 out of 67 schools in Rutherford County. The county average score is 4.0, and Rock Springs Middle School’s score of 4.3 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Rock Springs Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Rock Springs Middle School’s average growth score of 3.5 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 Rock Springs Middle School above or below the state average?
Rock Springs Middle School’s score of 4.3 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 Rock Springs Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 55.7%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 34.0%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 44.7%.

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