Summary:
Livingston Middle School is the only middle school in Overton County Schools, serving 237 students in grades 5 through 8 in Livingston, Tennessee. Because the district has just one middle school, the school's performance essentially defines the district's middle school profile.
Livingston Middle School shows clear grade-level variation. The 8th grade is the standout, with 8th grade math proficiency at 43.9% (above the state's 38.3%) and 8th grade science at 57.9% (well above the state's 44.3%). Seventh grade science is also a relative strength at 52.0%, above both district and state averages. However, 6th grade appears to be the most challenging year, with every subject below district and state averages — science is particularly concerning at 33.9% proficient, a 14.1-point gap behind the state. Overall, the school falls below both the district and state in math (32.7% vs. 43.0% state), ELA (28.5% vs. 40.6%), science (46.3% vs. 46.9%), and social studies (43.8% vs. 51.4%).
Chronic absenteeism is a meaningful concern: 20.5% of students are chronically absent, compared to 17.8% for the district and 18.3% statewide. The school spent $13,599 per student in 2024-2025, yet its statewide ranking has slipped from 224th (62nd percentile) in 2023-2024 to 323rd (46th percentile) in 2025-2026. Year-over-year results are mixed — social studies improved by 6.5 points, ELA improved modestly, but math slipped by 1.2 points. Since Overton County Schools ranks 85th out of 141 Tennessee districts, Livingston Middle School's performance carries significant weight for the district's overall standing. Targeted support for 6th graders and reducing chronic absenteeism could help reverse the recent downward trend.
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