Serving 262 students in grades 5-8, H. Y. Livesay Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H. Y. Livesay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
H. Y. Livesay Middle School's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H. Y. Livesay Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. Y. Livesay Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#402 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
21%
White
94%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. Y. Livesay Middle School's ranking?
H. Y. Livesay Middle School is ranked #402 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend H. Y. Livesay Middle School?
262 students attend H. Y. Livesay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of H. Y. Livesay Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. Y. Livesay Middle School?
H. Y. Livesay Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does H. Y. Livesay Middle School offer ?
H. Y. Livesay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is H. Y. Livesay Middle School part of?
H. Y. Livesay Middle School is part of Claiborne County School District.
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