Is H. Y. Livesay Middle School a good school?

H. Y. Livesay Middle School ranks 78 th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend H. Y. Livesay Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 261 students attended H. Y. Livesay Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of H. Y. Livesay Middle School?

Students at H. Y. Livesay Middle School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of H. Y. Livesay Middle School attend?

Students who attend H. Y. Livesay Middle School usually go on to attend Claiborne Adult High School

H. Y. Livesay Middle School

Summary:

H. Y. Livesay Middle School is a public middle school located in Harrogate, Tennessee, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 262. The school is part of the Claiborne County School District, which is ranked 103 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

H. Y. Livesay Middle School consistently outperforms the Claiborne County and Tennessee state averages in academic proficiency across all subject areas, with overall proficiency rates of 46.4% in Mathematics and 44.8% in English Language Arts, compared to the Claiborne County averages of 28.3% and 29.2%, respectively, and the Tennessee state averages of 39.7% and 37.6%. The school has also consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Tennessee, with a statewide ranking of 79 out of 580 middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This places the school in the top 15% of middle schools in the state.

The school's performance is particularly strong for male students and white students, who rank in the top 10% and top 20% of Tennessee middle schools, respectively, in recent years. The school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is also relatively strong, ranking in the top 15% of Tennessee middle schools. In comparison, the nearby Soldiers Memorial Middle School performs significantly lower than H. Y. Livesay Middle School across all subject areas and grade levels, despite having a higher per-student spending, highlighting the relative academic strength of H. Y. Livesay Middle School within the district.

Detail:

Public 5-8

475 Hwy 63
Harrogate, TN 37752

(423) 869-4663

District: Claiborne County

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,165

Students who attend H. Y. Livesay Middle School usually attend:

High:	Claiborne Adult High School
	Cumberland Gap High School

Feeder schools for H. Y. Livesay Middle School:

Elementary:

Ellen Myers Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 261

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Hispanic:

4.6%

African American:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details H. Y. Livesay Middle School ranks better than 86.7% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.01. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), Hispanic (4.6%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at H. Y. Livesay Middle School is 17.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at H. Y. Livesay Middle School is $11,165.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

H. Y. Livesay Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks H. Y. Livesay Middle School 78^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See H. Y. Livesay Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Claiborne County:

SchoolDigger ranks Claiborne County 102^nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at H. Y. Livesay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	94.69	17^th	435	96.1%
2011	84.60	51^st	462	89.0%
2012	49.16	263^rd	466	43.6%
2013	67.74	154^th	475	67.6%
2014	81.11	42^nd	485	91.3%
2015	84.71	37^th	492	92.5%
2017	58.86	133^rd	362	63.3%
2018	71.25	109^th	563	80.6%
2019	81.50	60^th	574	89.5%
2021	75.74	81^st	576	85.9%
2022	77.57	85^th	569	85.1%
2023	75.02	112^th	594	81.1%
2024	81.01	78^th	587	86.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at H. Y. Livesay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	58.54	148^th	481	69.2%
2019	71.76	67^th	490	86.3%
2021	51.26	176^th	483	63.6%
2022	50.59	208^th	495	58.0%
2023	52.36	200^th	514	61.1%
2024	72.58	75^th	510	85.3%

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Rank History for Female students at H. Y. Livesay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	80.45	55^th	529	89.6%
2021	79.41	65^th	538	87.9%
2022	74.14	94^th	552	83.0%
2023	61.64	182^nd	560	67.5%
2024	70.50	122^nd	554	78.0%

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Rank History for Male students at H. Y. Livesay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	77.01	73^rd	523	86.0%
2021	66.88	117^th	529	77.9%
2022	76.64	80^th	540	85.2%
2023	82.93	61^st	557	89.0%
2024	86.98	48^th	560	91.4%

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Rank History for White students at H. Y. Livesay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	64.62	128^th	481	73.4%
2019	71.69	87^th	484	82.0%
2021	67.60	115^th	496	76.8%
2022	68.90	111^th	500	77.8%
2023	64.36	147^th	503	70.8%
2024	75.24	95^th	504	81.2%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for H. Y. Livesay Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	350	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1989	351	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	351
1990	309	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1991	272	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1992	272	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1993	257	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	262
1994	265	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	269
1995	272	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	276
1996	272	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	276
1997	277	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	-1	278
1998	307	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	-1	311
1999	315	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	-1	318
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	343	343
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	331	331
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	320	320
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	320	320
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	346	346
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	324	324
2006	304	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	309
2007	338	2	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	345
2008	301	1	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	306
2009	310	4	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	317
2010	285	4	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	291
2011	261	4	0	3	0	0	1	0	269
2012	295	3	1	2	0	0	1	0	302
2013	269	4	1	2	0	0	4	0	280
2014	272	3	2	0	0	0	3	0	280
2015	253	5	2	1	0	0	5	0	266
2016	257	2	1	2	0	0	5	0	267
2017	250	4	1	3	0	0	1	0	259
2018	256	6	2	2	0	0	9	0	275
2019	240	3	3	5	0	0	11	0	262
2020	238	4	2	6	0	0	9	0	259
2021	233	1	1	6	0	0	4	0	245
2022	226	3	0	6	0	0	2	0	237
2023	246	4	0	9	1	0	2	0	262
2024	239	4	2	12	0	0	4	0	261

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at H. Y. Livesay Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	352	20.0	17.6	n/a
1989	351	20.0	17.5	n/a
1990	309	20.0	15.4	n/a
1991	275	19.0	14.4	n/a
1992	275	19.0	14.4	n/a
1993	262	19.0	13.8	n/a
1994	269	19.0	14.2	n/a
1995	276	17.0	16.2	n/a
1996	276	17.0	16.2	n/a
1997	278	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	311	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	318	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	343	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	331	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	320	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	320	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	346	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	324	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	309	20.0	15.5	n/a
2007	345	19.1	18.1	45.5
2008	306	19.0	16.1	52.9
2009	317	18.0	17.6	50.8
2010	291	18.9	15.3	67.4
2011	269	19.0	14.1	64.3
2012	302	16.1	18.7	62.9
2013	280	19.0	14.7	58.6
2014	280	16.0	17.5	58.6
2015	266	19.0	14.0	65.8
2016	267	18.0	14.8	58.8
2017	259	17.0	15.2	n/a
2018	275	13.0	21.1	n/a
2019	262	15.0	17.4	n/a
2020	259	12.0	21.5	n/a
2021	245	13.6	17.9	n/a
2022	237	13.4	17.6	n/a
2023	262	14.6	17.8	n/a
2024	261	15.0	17.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio H. Y. Livesay Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	352	20.0	17.6	n/a
1989	351	20.0	17.5	n/a
1990	309	20.0	15.4	n/a
1991	275	19.0	14.4	n/a
1992	275	19.0	14.4	n/a
1993	262	19.0	13.8	n/a
1994	269	19.0	14.2	n/a
1995	276	17.0	16.2	n/a
1996	276	17.0	16.2	n/a
1997	278	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	311	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	318	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	343	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	331	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	320	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	320	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	346	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	324	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	309	20.0	15.5	n/a
2007	345	19.1	18.1	45.5
2008	306	19.0	16.1	52.9
2009	317	18.0	17.6	50.8
2010	291	18.9	15.3	67.4
2011	269	19.0	14.1	64.3
2012	302	16.1	18.7	62.9
2013	280	19.0	14.7	58.6
2014	280	16.0	17.5	58.6
2015	266	19.0	14.0	65.8
2016	267	18.0	14.8	58.8
2017	259	17.0	15.2	n/a
2018	275	13.0	21.1	n/a
2019	262	15.0	17.4	n/a
2020	259	12.0	21.5	n/a
2021	245	13.6	17.9	n/a
2022	237	13.4	17.6	n/a
2023	262	14.6	17.8	n/a
2024	261	15.0	17.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for H. Y. Livesay Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$736 (8.6%)	$7,188 (84.2%)	$8,539
2020	$795 (8.5%)	$7,772 (82.8%)	$9,390
2021	$1,200 (11.6%)	$8,203 (79.6%)	$10,306
2022	$2,341 (19.3%)	$9,068 (74.9%)	$12,106
2023	$1,454 (13.0%)	$8,820 (79.0%)	$11,165

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on H. Y. Livesay Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 60^th of 574 Middle schools	Ranks 112^th of 594 Middle schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (H. Y. Livesay Middle School)	46.9	47.1	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Claiborne County)	43.3	32.8	10.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46.2	41.3	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (H. Y. Livesay Middle School)	30.6	34.8	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Claiborne County)	29.9	30.2	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (H. Y. Livesay Middle School)	64.7	41.8	22.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Claiborne County)	44.8	32.5	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	39	33.8	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (H. Y. Livesay Middle School)	30.9	33.8	2.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Claiborne County)	27.6	36.5	8.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.4	35.9	2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (H. Y. Livesay Middle School)	57.4	47.8	9.6%
6th Grade Social Studies (Claiborne County)	30.5	35.6	5.1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	38	43.4	5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (H. Y. Livesay Middle School)	40.7	45.8	5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Claiborne County)	27.8	20.4	7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	33.6	35	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (H. Y. Livesay Middle School)	48.1	54.2	6.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Claiborne County)	33.4	28.2	5.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.4	36.1	0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (H. Y. Livesay Middle School)	51.9	77.1	25.2%
7th Grade Social Studies (Claiborne County)	22.5	34.5	12%
7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	43.2	46.9	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (H. Y. Livesay Middle School)	66.7	61.5	5.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Claiborne County)	47.9	36.7	11.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	35.1	34	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (H. Y. Livesay Middle School)	39.5	35.4	4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Claiborne County)	29.1	24.3	4.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	27.1	26.3	0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (H. Y. Livesay Middle School)	59.3	44.6	14.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Claiborne County)	32.8	28.3	4.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)	41.5	41.6	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (H. Y. Livesay Middle School)	56.7	49.2	7.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Claiborne County)	37.2	32.5	4.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (H. Y. Livesay Middle School)	37.3	38.4	1.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Claiborne County)	29	31.4	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (H. Y. Livesay Middle School)	56.7	54.4	2.3%
All Grades Social Studies (Claiborne County)	28.6	32.8	4.2%
All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)	40.9	43.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	262	262
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	5	9	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	240	246	2.5%
Two or More Races	11	2	81.8%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)					TNReady English Language Arts (2024)					TNReady Science (2024)					TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
H. Y. Livesay Middle School	Public	5-8	475 Hwy 63	Harrogate	37752	Claiborne County	Claiborne County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 869-4663	261	15	17.2		239 (91.6%)	4 (1.5%)	12 (4.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	81	78^th of 587 public middle schools	86.7%		75	112^th of 594 public middle schools	81.1%	34	38.6	52.9	38.5	59.6	46.4	41.4	32.9	56.9	51.1	44.8	45.7	60.0	72.3	66.0	60.3	50.0	67.7	59.6	58.8	$11,165	$1,454	$8,820
Soldiers Memorial Middle School	Public	5-8	1510 Legion ST	Tazewell	37879	Claiborne County	Claiborne County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 626-3531	372	25	14.7		349 (93.8%)	5 (1.3%)	9 (2.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	15.5	502^nd of 587 public middle schools	14.5%		30.9	411^th of 594 public middle schools	30.8%	91	18.6	25.0	14.6	6.4	16.6	14.6	25.8	22.9	7.7	18.3	14.4	24.7	24.2	10.3	18.8	13.4	10.5	10.3	11.5	$12,363	$1,919	$9,419

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