Serving 1,117 students in grades 6-8, Lavergne Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,117 students
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LaVergne Middle School serves the northwest area of La Vergne, TN, covering approximately 10.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lavergne Middle School's student population of 1,117 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,117 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
73 teachers
School Rankings
Lavergne Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lavergne Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1267 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
48%
16%
Black
28%
20%
White
18%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lavergne Middle School's ranking?
Lavergne Middle School is ranked #1267 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lavergne Middle School often compared to?
Lavergne Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smyrna Middle School, Christiana Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lavergne Middle School?
1,117 students attend Lavergne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lavergne Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lavergne Middle School offer ?
Lavergne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lavergne Middle School part of?
Lavergne Middle School is part of Rutherford County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
its good and they teach well
5 10/10/2025
The school offers a good education. Also there is good and nice teachers.
5 10/10/2025
the favorite school I ever been too.
5 10/10/2025
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.
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