Longview Middle School serves 464 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
464 students

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
100%
21%

White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
94%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Longview Middle School?
464 students attend Longview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Longview Middle School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longview Middle School?
Longview Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Longview Middle School offer ?
Longview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Longview Middle School part of?
Longview Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.
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