Lavergne Middle School

LaVergne Middle School serves 1,094 students in grades 6 through 8 in La Vergne, Tennessee, operating as a regular public school within Rutherford County. With 72 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1, providing reasonable class sizes for middle school learning. The school ranks in the middle tier among Tennessee middle schools, placing 970th out of 1,796 schools statewide, which puts it in the 46th percentile.

This positioning suggests the school has room for academic growth as it works to support its large student body through the critical middle school years. LaVergne Middle School draws from a diverse community where families have a median household income of $73,853 and median home values around $242,000. The surrounding area has a poverty rate of 10.5%, with 22% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

These demographics reflect a working-class community with varying educational backgrounds and economic circumstances. The school's location on Stone River Road places it within a large suburban setting, serving the growing La Vergne community in Rutherford County. This suburban environment provides students with access to both residential neighborhoods and the broader resources of the Nashville metropolitan area.

While current test scores at Lavergne Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.