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#1392 of 1,786 schools in TN
Livingston Middle School
Middle School · Overton County · Livingston, TN
An Overton County middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
216 Bilbrey ST, Livingston, TN 38570
- Math 38% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Livingston Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 Livingston 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated956/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Livingston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,652
Median home value
$155,100
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Overton County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Livingston Middle School is listed in Overton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Livingston Middle School
Livingston Middle School is a public middle school in Livingston, TN, part of Overton County, serving approximately 257 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,392 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Livingston Middle School
What grades does Livingston Middle School serve?
Livingston Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Livingston Middle School?
Livingston Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livingston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Livingston Middle School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Livingston Middle School rank in TN?
Livingston Middle School ranks #1,392 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Livingston Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Livingston Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Livingston Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Livingston Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Livingston Middle School a charter school?
No, Livingston Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Livingston Middle School a Title I school?
No, Livingston Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Overton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (931) 823-5917
- Area population (ZIP 38570)
- 10,020
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 38570; 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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