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 33 out of 139 in Tennessee and has a 4-star rating, the performance of individual schools in La Vergne varies significantly.
The standout school in the area is Rock Springs Elementary, which is ranked 366 out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools and has a 3-star rating. Rock Springs consistently outperforms the county and state averages on state assessments, with over 44% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. In contrast, the other elementary and middle schools in La Vergne struggle, with proficiency rates often below 30% across multiple subject areas.
At the high school level, Lavergne High School stands out, ranking 188 out of 374 Tennessee high schools with a 3-star rating. The school's 9th grade students perform particularly well, with 79.3% proficient or better in Biology I and 27.8% in English I, outpacing the county and state averages. However, the school's overall proficiency rates decline in the upper grades, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to support student learning throughout their high school experience.
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