Serving 858 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lavergne Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lavergne Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lavergne Lake Elementary School's student population of 858 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
858 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lavergne Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lavergne Lake Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1173 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
39%
14%
Black
28%
21%
White
26%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lavergne Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Lavergne Lake Elementary School is ranked #1173 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lavergne Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Lavergne Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roy L Waldron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lavergne Lake Elementary School?
858 students attend Lavergne Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Lavergne Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lavergne Lake Elementary School?
Lavergne Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lavergne Lake Elementary School offer ?
Lavergne Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lavergne Lake Elementary School part of?
Lavergne Lake Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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