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#190 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 11% in state

Harold Mccormick Elementary

Elementary School · Elizabethton

226 Cedar AVE, Elizabethton, TN 37643

Enrollment

363

Student-Teacher

14:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#190 of 1,786

In Elizabethton

#3 of 13

public schools

In district

#2 of 5

Elizabethton

Academic growth

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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Harold Mccormick Elementary

8.4/10

Elementary School in Elizabethton · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

East Side Elementary

7.5/10

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7.6/10

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About Harold Mccormick Elementary

Harold Mccormick Elementary is a public elementary school in Elizabethton, TN, part of Elizabethton. Harold Mccormick Elementary serves approximately 363 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Harold Mccormick Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Harold Mccormick Elementary show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 8.4 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.3
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.1% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,343
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

Harold Mccormick Elementary — Students at Harold Mccormick Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 39.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 42.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
38.4%
ELA
43.1%
2025
Math
44.8%
ELA
44.1%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.

How Harold Mccormick Elementary Compares

See how Harold Mccormick Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.4/10
89th percentile in TN
Academic
8.3/10
Excellent
Growth
8.8/10
Excellent
Environment
7.5/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
26 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
23.7%

Location

226 Cedar AVE, Elizabethton, TN 37643

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Harold Mccormick Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. West Side Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Valley Forge Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 2.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Mary Hughes School (rated 8.2/10, 7.2 miles away, in nearby Piney Flats), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Elizabethton, see our Elizabethton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.2 mi
School Distance Rating
East Side Elementary Elizabethton 0.7 mi 7.5
T A Dugger Junior High School Elizabethton 0.8 mi 7.6
EAST TN CHRISTIAN HOME & ACADEMY Elizabethton 1.1 mi
Elizabethton High School Elizabethton 1.3 mi 6.5
ELIZABETHTON ACADEMY Elizabethton 1.7 mi
West Side Elementary Elizabethton 1.7 mi 9.0
Siam Learning Center Elizabethton 2.3 mi 3.6
Carter County Online Academy Elizabethton 2.3 mi 7.2
Valley Forge Elementary Elizabethton 2.7 mi 8.6
Hunter Elementary Elizabethton 3.6 mi 7.2
Happy Valley High School Elizabethton 4.1 mi 4.0
Happy Valley Middle School Elizabethton 4.2 mi 6.6
Central Elementary Johnson City 4.1 mi 7.5
Happy Valley Elementary Johnson City 4.4 mi 7.4
Hampton Elementary Hampton 5.0 mi 7.4
Hampton High School Hampton 5.2 mi 5.2
Unaka High School Elizabethton 4.8 mi 4.9
Mary Hughes School Piney Flats 7.2 mi 8.2
Mountain View Elementary Johnson City 6.8 mi 6.4
ASHLEY ACADEMY Johnson City 7.2 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37643 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,455

Median Home Value

$156,200

Median Rent

$733/mo

Population

33,690

College Educated

20.9%

Homeownership

73.5%

Avg Commute

24.8 min

Poverty Rate

17.2%

Median Age

46.2

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Irving College Elementary Mcminnville, TN 8.4
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Montgomery Central Elementary Cunningham, TN 8.4
Sequoyah Elementary Knoxville, TN 8.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Harold Mccormick Elementary

What grades does Harold Mccormick Elementary serve?

Harold Mccormick Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Harold Mccormick Elementary?

Harold Mccormick Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold Mccormick Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Harold Mccormick Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harold Mccormick Elementary rank in TN?

Harold Mccormick Elementary ranks #190 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Harold Mccormick Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Harold Mccormick Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Harold Mccormick Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harold Mccormick Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Harold Mccormick Elementary a charter school?

No, Harold Mccormick Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Harold Mccormick Elementary a Title I school?

No, Harold Mccormick Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
70 Very Walkable
Bike Score
59 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
363
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Carter County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%

District

Elizabethton
District Enrollment
2,689
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,343
District Rank
#2 of 5

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