School Report CardMiddle SchoolWilliamson County

Grassland Middle School

Williamson County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.0 / 5.0

C3.0 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Middle School · 2024-25

Overall Performance Summary

Grassland Middle School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of middle schools in Williamson County. The school ranks #59 out of 60 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.4.

This satisfactory rating indicates that Grassland Middle School is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

ExcellentANeeds ImprovementFNeeds 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

Needs Improvement

F
1.0/ 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%
F 40%
F 10%

The final score of 3.0is 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 73.8% of students at Grassland Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 81.9%, while ELA (Middle) at 65.1% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 65.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Middle): 71.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Middle): 76.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 81.9% 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.

Grassland 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

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 71.6% of all students at Grassland Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 28.8%, 42.8 points below the overall rate.

All Students
71.6%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
28.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Grassland Middle School Compare?

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

With a score of 3.0, Grassland Middle School is below the Williamson County average of 4.4 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 60 schools in Williamson County, this school holds the #59 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Grassland Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did Grassland Middle School receive?
Grassland Middle School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.0 out of 5.0 for the 2024-25 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 Grassland Middle School compare to other Williamson County schools?
Grassland Middle School ranks #59 out of 60 schools in Williamson County. The county average score is 4.4, and Grassland Middle School’s score of 3.0 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 Grassland Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Grassland 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 Grassland Middle School above or below the state average?
Grassland Middle School’s score of 3.0 is below the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school has room to improve to reach the statewide benchmark.
Which subjects are strongest at Grassland Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 81.9%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 65.1%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 73.8%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2024-25 School Year