The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in Science. The lowest is 23% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on A H Roberts Elementary
A H Roberts Elementary is a regular public school in Livingston, Tennessee, serving children from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. It is part of the Overton County school district, and its students typically move on to Livingston Middle School for grades five through eight. The school building sits within the town itself, not on a separate campus, and the town’s five public schools share a close geographic footprint.
On state assessments, the school’s results present a mixed picture. In the most recent testing year, the share of students reaching the proficient level was moderate to low in math and English language arts, while science proficiency was markedly higher. An older social studies result is also available but comes from a year that saw changes to the assessment and cut scores, so direct comparison with current performance is not reliable. All tested students participated, which is a positive sign of consistent administration. A parent looking for a clearer sense of the school’s academic trajectory may want to ask the school directly about the specific instructional supports in place for foundational reading and math skills.
The student body is small in size for an elementary school and is overwhelmingly white. Data on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, as well as counts of students receiving special education services or identified as English learners, were not available from the sources used here. Families with children who need specific supports should reach out to the school to learn about available services and staffing.
Livingston is a small town and the county seat of Overton County. It describes itself as family-oriented and sits in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland region. The town has a traditional courthouse square with a few local businesses, and its population has grown modestly in recent years. Housing values in the local market are below the state and national median, meaning homeownership is more attainable here than in many parts of Tennessee. The town also hosts a branch campus of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology and a satellite campus of Volunteer State Community College, offering some post-secondary options nearby, and Livingston Regional Hospital is a significant local employer.
The school’s grade span means its focus is on early literacy, numeracy, and foundational skills. No detailed information on discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, class sizes, or staffing ratios was found in the data reviewed. The district itself reported no major recent changes or initiatives that are publicly available, so the school’s approach appears stable but not heavily documented in outside sources.
This is a small-town elementary school serving a largely homogenous student body in a community that is growing at a measured pace. The academic proficiency numbers in core subjects are an area where families may want to engage with the school to understand the school’s improvement efforts and classroom practices. Parents who are comfortable with a rural, tight-knit setting and who value the local character of the town may find this a natural fit. Those looking for a more diverse peer environment or higher average test scores across the board will likely need to look outside the immediate area, as this school is the main public elementary for Livingston and reflects the broader demographic and performance profile of the region.
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