Summary:
The city of La Vergne, Tennessee is home to 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Rutherford County school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 39 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 4-star rating, the individual schools in La Vergne show mixed performance, with some standout schools and others underperforming compared to county and state averages.
Rock Springs Elementary is the top-performing school in La Vergne, ranking 410 out of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools and outperforming the county and state in most subject areas. In contrast, Lavergne High School has particularly low proficiency rates, with the highest being 47.7% in English II. LaVergne Middle School stands out for its exceptional Algebra I proficiency, with 90% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the county and state averages.
A concerning trend across all La Vergne schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9%, which may be contributing to the overall lower academic outcomes. The data reveals a diverse set of schools in La Vergne, with some bright spots like Rock Springs Elementary and LaVergne Middle School, while other schools face challenges in meeting state and district performance standards.
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