School Report CardK-8 SchoolOverton County

Livingston Middle School

Overton County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.3 / 5.0

C3.3 / 5.0
Satisfactory

K-8 School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Livingston Middle School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.3 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of k-8 schools in Overton County. The school ranks #4 out of 7 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This satisfactory rating indicates that Livingston Middle School is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

Above AverageBAverageCAbove AverageB

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Above Average

B
3.5/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

40% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

B 50%
C 40%
B 10%

The final score of 3.3is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 33.9% of students at Livingston Middle School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Middle) at 54.3%, while ELA (Elementary) at 20.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (Elementary): 20.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Elementary): 22.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Elementary): 31.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (Middle): 31.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Middle): 38.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Middle): 54.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 39.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Livingston Middle School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.5 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 34.8% of all students at Livingston Middle School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 23.8%, representing a 11.0 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 14.9%, 19.9 points below the overall rate.

All Students
34.8%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
23.8%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
14.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Livingston Middle School Compare?

Overall score compared to the Overton County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 3.3, Livingston Middle School is above the Overton County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 7 schools in Overton County, this school holds the #4 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Livingston Middle School’s performance data.

What grade did Livingston Middle School receive?
Livingston Middle School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.3 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and growth of the lowest-performing students.
How does Livingston Middle School compare to other Overton County schools?
Livingston Middle School ranks #4 out of 7 schools in Overton County. The county average score is 3.1, and Livingston Middle School’s score of 3.3 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Livingston Middle School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Livingston Middle School’s average growth score of 3.5 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Livingston Middle School above or below the state average?
Livingston Middle School’s score of 3.3 is below the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school has room to improve to reach the statewide benchmark.
Which subjects are strongest at Livingston Middle School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Middle) at 54.3%, while the lowest is in ELA (Elementary) at 20.7%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 33.9%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year