Longview Middle School (Closed 2008)

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
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Longview Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
100%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Longview Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Longview Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
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This chart displays the diversity score of Longview Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
94%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
5%
7%
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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