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Ross N. Robinson Middle School

Sullivan County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

3.8 / 5.0

B3.8 / 5.0
Above Average

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Ross N. Robinson Middle School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.8 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of middle schools in Sullivan County. The school ranks #21 out of 34 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.8.

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

ExcellentAAverageCNeeds ImprovementF

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
5.0/ 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

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 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%
C 40%
F 10%

The final score of 3.8is 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 57.4% of students at Ross N. Robinson Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 64.9%, while ELA (Middle) at 45.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 45.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 57.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Middle): 61.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 64.9% 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.

Ross N. Robinson Middle School 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Numeracy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 55.1% of all students at Ross N. Robinson Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 28.2%, representing a 26.9 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 10.9%, 44.2 points below the overall rate.

All Students
55.1%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
28.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
10.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Ross N. Robinson Middle School Compare?

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

With a score of 3.8, Ross N. Robinson Middle School is below the Sullivan County average of 3.8 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 34 schools in Sullivan County, this school holds the #21 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ross N. Robinson Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did Ross N. Robinson Middle School receive?
Ross N. Robinson Middle School received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 3.8 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 Ross N. Robinson Middle School compare to other Sullivan County schools?
Ross N. Robinson Middle School ranks #21 out of 34 schools in Sullivan County. The county average score is 3.8, and Ross N. Robinson Middle School’s score of 3.8 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 Ross N. Robinson Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Ross N. Robinson Middle School’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 Ross N. Robinson Middle School above or below the state average?
Ross N. Robinson Middle School’s score of 3.8 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 Ross N. Robinson Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 64.9%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 45.7%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 57.4%.

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