Lavergne Middle School
Lavergne Middle School serves 1,071 students in grades 6-8.
Lavergne Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lavergne Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Lavergne Middle School's student population of 1,071 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,071 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lavergne Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,684 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lavergne Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1434 out of 1684 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 10% |
| Black | 38% | 22% |
| White | 22% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.55 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rutherford County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lavergne Middle School is Antioch High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is John F. Kennedy Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lavergne Lake Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- La Vergne Lavergne Lake Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 25%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 979 students10
0.4 miles
201 David's Way
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 904-6730 0.4 PK-5 979 - La Vergne Roy L Waldron Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 24%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 805 students10
0.6 miles
125 Floyd Mayfield Dr
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 904-3785 0.6 2-5 805 - La Vergne Lavergne Primary Grades: PK-1 | 458 students
0.8 miles
220 Stones River Rd
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 904-6735 0.8 PK-1 458 - Antioch Antioch High School Math: 5% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,046 students10
2.5 miles
1900 Hobson Pike
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-5400 2.5 9-12 2,046 - Antioch Mt. View Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 680 students10
2.6 miles
3820 Murfreesboro Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-9393 2.6 PK-4 680
School Reviews
| 5 I am in the seventh grade and I am sometimes like it, it's just the teacher, but it's going well so far and the other students that are my Friends they are the best. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Ashton |
| 5 the favorite school I ever been too. - Posted by Student/Alumni - kim |
| 5 The school offers a good education. Also there is good and nice teachers. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Nicole |
| 5 its good and they teach well - Posted by Student/Alumni - savan |
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