LaVergne Middle School

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1,117 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

LaVergne Middle School, located at 382 Stone River Road in La Vergne, Tennessee, is a key educational institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Rutherford County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and community engagement. By providing a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, LaVergne Middle School aims to prepare its adolescent students for the challenges of high school and beyond, focusing on building both critical thinking skills and character.

As part of the broader Rutherford County school system, the school leverages the district's resources to offer modern educational programs, including athletics, clubs, and technology-integrated instruction. The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about academic calendars, faculty communications, and school-wide events. Through a commitment to student achievement and collaboration among staff, families, and the local community, LaVergne Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

1,117

Total Students

78.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LaVergne Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	536
Black	314
Asian	23
Two or More	45
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
536 (48.0%)
Black
314 (28.1%)
White
196 (17.5%)
Two or More
45 (4.0%)
Asian
23 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutherford County
Phone:	(615)904-3877
Website:	http://lms.rcschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 400

Grade 7 380

Grade 8 337