LaVergne Middle School

Summary:

LaVergne Middle School is a public middle school in La Vergne, Tennessee, serving 1,091 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Rutherford County School District.

While LaVergne Middle School has a significantly more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a student body that is 19.89% White, 29.79% African American, 43.81% Hispanic, 2.47% Asian, and 3.85% two or more races, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee middle schools over the past 5 years, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school struggles the most with its Asian, White, and Special Education student populations, ranking in the bottom 20% of Tennessee middle schools for these groups, while performing better, but still below average, for its African American and Hispanic students.

LaVergne Middle School's proficiency rates on the TNReady assessments are significantly lower than the Rutherford County and Tennessee state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 27.8% in Mathematics, 22.4% in English Language Arts, and 25.5% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39.7%, 37.6%, and 44%, respectively. When compared to nearby middle schools in the Rutherford County district, such as Stewarts Creek Middle School, which ranked 52 out of 580 Tennessee middle schools in 2023-2024, LaVergne Middle School consistently underperforms.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 382 Stone River RD
       La Vergne, TN  37086


(615) 904-3877

District: Rutherford County

SchoolDigger Rank:
424th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend LaVergne Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lavergne High School

Feeder schools for LaVergne Middle School:

Elementary:    LaVergne Lake Elementary School
    Roy L Waldron Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  1,091

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.8%
African American:
29.8%
White:
19.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.5% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

LaVergne Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks LaVergne Middle School 424th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See LaVergne Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rutherford County:

SchoolDigger ranks Rutherford County 33rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for LaVergne Middle School

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Rank History for all students at LaVergne Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 39.17 283rd 435 34.9%
2011 55.94 216th 462 53.2%
2012 56.54 217th 466 53.4%
2013 63.27 189th 475 60.2%
2014 50.58 258th 485 46.8%
2015 52.15 269th 492 45.3%
2018 15.56 498th 563 11.5%
2019 35.89 389th 574 32.2%
2021 33.91 365th 576 36.6%
2022 32.55 375th 569 34.1%
2023 28.63 429th 594 27.8%
2024 29.30 424th 587 27.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at LaVergne Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.13 9th 23 60.9%
2022 23.34 30th 32 6.3%
2024 35.17 48th 73 34.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at LaVergne Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.03 223rd 260 14.2%
2023 28.00 219th 288 24.0%
2024 25.88 247th 299 17.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at LaVergne Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.81 414th 481 13.9%
2019 43.81 264th 490 46.1%
2021 39.32 269th 483 44.3%
2022 34.06 314th 495 36.6%
2023 29.93 373rd 514 27.4%
2024 36.61 317th 510 37.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at LaVergne Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.63 23rd 26 11.5%
2024 25.72 19th 23 17.4%
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Rank History for Female students at LaVergne Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.87 302nd 529 42.9%
2021 37.61 323rd 538 40.0%
2022 35.69 352nd 552 36.2%
2023 28.13 406th 560 27.5%
2024 25.69 422nd 554 23.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at LaVergne Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.84 21st 39 46.2%
2023 21.91 14th 17 17.6%
2024 17.50 15th 15 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at LaVergne Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.84 392nd 523 25.0%
2021 29.42 373rd 529 29.5%
2022 28.26 384th 540 28.9%
2023 28.24 405th 557 27.3%
2024 32.36 384th 560 31.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at LaVergne Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.57 44th 55 20.0%
2021 23.95 52nd 62 16.1%
2022 33.11 46th 62 25.8%
2023 31.64 43rd 56 23.2%
2024 19.26 56th 65 13.8%
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Rank History for African American students at LaVergne Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.21 194th 284 31.7%
2019 47.10 124th 293 57.7%
2021 52.64 93rd 277 66.4%
2022 48.44 114th 299 61.9%
2023 47.76 131st 316 58.5%
2024 45.21 140th 318 56.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at LaVergne Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.94 192nd 219 12.3%
2019 42.37 118th 228 48.2%
2021 37.47 143rd 261 45.2%
2022 39.70 156th 275 43.3%
2023 32.11 197th 285 30.9%
2024 34.90 184th 285 35.4%
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Rank History for White students at LaVergne Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.22 448th 481 6.9%
2019 41.60 271st 484 44.0%
2021 35.80 319th 496 35.7%
2022 27.35 371st 500 25.8%
2023 22.92 413th 503 17.9%
2024 23.31 409th 504 18.8%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, December 12, 2015

Open Quote Wonderful school. Great principal and wonderful teachers who truly care for their students success! I love the FCS program my children have grown so much. I am so thankful for Lavergne Middle School! Close Quote



Enrollment information for LaVergne Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 866 866
2006 504 305 44 95 5 n/a n/a 0 953
2007 419 301 37 127 2 n/a n/a 0 886
2008 383 328 38 139 1 n/a n/a 0 889
2009 357 365 29 163 0 n/a n/a 0 914
2010 337 373 32 169 0 n/a n/a 0 911
2011 357 387 20 217 1 2 6 0 990
2012 335 391 19 230 0 1 11 0 987
2013 331 429 27 247 0 1 19 0 1054
2014 312 381 35 266 0 1 19 0 1014
2015 298 377 32 289 2 1 21 0 1020
2016 269 385 29 308 2 0 22 0 1015
2017 260 413 29 315 2 1 29 0 1049
2018 241 408 30 362 1 1 28 0 1071
2019 255 386 26 425 1 1 21 0 1115
2020 267 404 26 471 1 1 19 0 1189
2021 264 387 29 463 1 2 32 0 1178
2022 247 374 23 442 1 2 32 0 1121
2023 217 325 27 478 0 2 42 0 1091

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at LaVergne Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 866 n/a n/a n/a
2006 953 52.0 18.3 n/a
2007 886 53.0 16.7 51.1
2008 889 52.3 17.0 52.6
2009 914 50.0 18.3 50.4
2010 911 53.2 17.1 60.4
2011 990 54.5 18.1 63.5
2012 987 56.0 17.6 70.1
2013 1054 68.2 15.4 69.4
2014 1014 67.0 15.1 69.7
2015 1020 70.0 14.5 71
2016 1015 69.0 14.7 72.5
2017 1049 69.0 15.2 n/a
2018 1071 72.0 14.8 n/a
2019 1115 71.8 15.5 n/a
2020 1189 65.0 18.2 70.5
2021 1178 71.0 16.5 n/a
2022 1121 74.0 15.1 n/a
2023 1091 78.0 13.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio LaVergne Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 866 n/a n/a n/a
2006 953 52.0 18.3 n/a
2007 886 53.0 16.7 51.1
2008 889 52.3 17.0 52.6
2009 914 50.0 18.3 50.4
2010 911 53.2 17.1 60.4
2011 990 54.5 18.1 63.5
2012 987 56.0 17.6 70.1
2013 1054 68.2 15.4 69.4
2014 1014 67.0 15.1 69.7
2015 1020 70.0 14.5 71
2016 1015 69.0 14.7 72.5
2017 1049 69.0 15.2 n/a
2018 1071 72.0 14.8 n/a
2019 1115 71.8 15.5 n/a
2020 1189 65.0 18.2 70.5
2021 1178 71.0 16.5 n/a
2022 1121 74.0 15.1 n/a
2023 1091 78.0 13.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for LaVergne Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $560 (6.3%) $7,765 (87.6%) $8,860
2020 $609 (6.8%) $7,893 (88.1%) $8,958
2021 $848 (8.7%) $8,520 (87.8%) $9,706
2022 $945 (9.1%) $8,884 (85.9%) $10,338
2023 $867 (7.7%) $9,797 (87.0%) $11,266

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on LaVergne Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 389th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 429th of 594 Middle schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (LaVergne Middle School)21.927.1
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)45.947.4
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (LaVergne Middle School)26.219.4
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)42.945.5
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (LaVergne Middle School)46.225.4
 20.8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Rutherford County)52.257.1
 4.9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (LaVergne Middle School)18.422.4
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)39.346.8
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (LaVergne Middle School)23.325.8
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)42.144.7
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (LaVergne Middle School)38.338.5
 0.2%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Rutherford County)53.760.6
 6.9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (LaVergne Middle School)35.527
 8.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)40.845.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (LaVergne Middle School)16.614.8
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)3335.6
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (LaVergne Middle School)24.931.9
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Rutherford County)44.848.8
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (LaVergne Middle School)2525.4
 0.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Rutherford County)47.847.8
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (LaVergne Middle School)22.220
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rutherford County)39.243.6
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (LaVergne Middle School)36.832.2
 4.6%
   All Grades Social Studies (Rutherford County)50.255.5
 5.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11151091
 2.2%
African American386325
 15.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2627
 3.8%
Hispanic425478
 12.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White255217
 14.9%
Two or More Races2142
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about LaVergne Middle School

LaVergne Middle School ranks 424th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend LaVergne Middle School usually go on to attend Lavergne High School

Students at LaVergne Middle School are 44% Hispanic, 30% African American, 20% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,091 students attended LaVergne Middle School.


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