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#1089 of 1,786 schools in TN
Midway Elementary
Elementary School · Claiborne County · New Tazewell, TN
A Claiborne County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4411 Clouds RD, New Tazewell, TN 37825
- Math 33% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Midway Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Midway Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,280/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Tazewell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,573
Median home value
$146,500
Median rent
$684/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Forge Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 132 | Compare → |
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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
- #7 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
Midway Elementary is listed in Claiborne County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midway Elementary
Midway Elementary is a public elementary school in New Tazewell, TN, part of Claiborne County, serving approximately 386 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,089 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midway Elementary
What grades does Midway Elementary serve?
Midway Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Midway Elementary?
Midway Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midway Elementary rank in TN?
Midway Elementary ranks #1,089 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Midway Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Midway Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Midway Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midway Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Midway Elementary a charter school?
No, Midway Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Midway Elementary a Title I school?
No, Midway Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Claiborne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (423) 626-3067
- Area population (ZIP 37825)
- 8,583
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 37825; 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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