Lavergne Middle School
- Lavergne Middle School serves 1,049 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Lavergne Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lavergne Middle School's student population of 1,049 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,049 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lavergne Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lavergne Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | #129 out of 573 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 10% |
| Black | 40% | 22% |
| White | 25% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rutherford County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Vergne Lavergne Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 962 students
0.4 miles
201 David's Way
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615)904-6730 0.4 PK-5 962 - La Vergne Roy L Waldron Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 836 students
0.6 miles
125 Floyd Mayfield Dr
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615)904-3785 0.6 2-5 836 - La Vergne Lavergne Primary Grades: PK-1 | 449 students
0.8 miles
220 Stones River Rd
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615)793-3432 0.8 PK-1 449 - Antioch Antioch High School Grades: 9-12 | 2113 students
2.5 miles
1900 Hobson Pk
Antioch, TN 37013
(615)641-5400 2.5 9-12 2113 - Antioch Mount View Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 701 students
2.6 miles
3820 Murfreesboro Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615)641-9393 2.6 PK-4 701
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