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#802 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 45% in state
Ellen Myers Primary
Elementary School · Claiborne County · Harrogate, TN
A Claiborne County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
275 Nettleton RD, Harrogate, TN 37752
- Math 34% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ellen Myers Primary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 41% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ellen Myers Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,618
Median home value
$163,800
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Frank White AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Tri-state Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 2.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Forge Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Middlesboro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–4 | 4.7 mi | 476 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Claiborne County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ellen Myers Primary is listed in Claiborne County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ellen Myers Primary
Ellen Myers Primary is a public elementary school in Harrogate, TN, part of Claiborne County, serving approximately 356 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #802 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ellen Myers Primary
What grades does Ellen Myers Primary serve?
Ellen Myers Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Ellen Myers Primary?
Ellen Myers Primary has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellen Myers Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellen Myers Primary is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellen Myers Primary rank in TN?
Ellen Myers Primary ranks #802 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Ellen Myers Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellen Myers Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ellen Myers Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellen Myers Primary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ellen Myers Primary a charter school?
No, Ellen Myers Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellen Myers Primary a Title I school?
No, Ellen Myers Primary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Claiborne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (423) 869-2172
- Area population (ZIP 37752)
- 6,160
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37752; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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