University Middle School
Rutherford County, Tennessee
3.9 / 5.0
Middle School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
University Middle School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.9 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of middle schools in Rutherford County. The school ranks #44 out of 67 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.0.
This above average rating indicates that University Middle School is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.
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.
Excellent
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Average
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Below Average
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
The final score of 3.9is 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 73.0% of students at University Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 81.0%, while Math (Middle) at 65.1% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Middle): 69.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.
Math (Middle): 65.1% 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): 81.0% 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.
University 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
Approaching expectations
Numeracy
Below expectations
Science
Meeting expectations
Social Studies
Exceeding expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Above the proficiency benchmark
How Does University Middle School Compare?
Overall score compared to the Rutherford County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 3.9, University Middle School is below 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 #44 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year