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#993 of 1,786 schools in TN
H. Y. Livesay Middle School
Middle School · Claiborne County · Harrogate, TN
A Claiborne County middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
475 Hwy 63, Harrogate, TN 37752
- Math 43% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at H. Y. Livesay Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where H. Y. Livesay Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,618
Median home value
$163,800
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Claiborne County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
H. Y. Livesay Middle School is listed in Claiborne County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About H. Y. Livesay Middle School
H. Y. Livesay Middle School is a public middle school in Harrogate, TN, part of Claiborne County, serving approximately 261 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #993 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about H. Y. Livesay Middle School
What grades does H. Y. Livesay Middle School serve?
H. Y. Livesay Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend H. Y. Livesay Middle School?
H. Y. Livesay Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H. Y. Livesay Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at H. Y. Livesay Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does H. Y. Livesay Middle School rank in TN?
H. Y. Livesay Middle School ranks #993 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is H. Y. Livesay Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
H. Y. Livesay Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at H. Y. Livesay Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, H. Y. Livesay Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is H. Y. Livesay Middle School a charter school?
No, H. Y. Livesay Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H. Y. Livesay Middle School a Title I school?
No, H. Y. Livesay Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Claiborne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (423) 869-4663
- Area population (ZIP 37752)
- 6,160
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37752; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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