Very Good
#498 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 28% in state
New Middleton Elementary
Elementary School · Smith County · Gordonsville, TN
A Smith County elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
402 New Middleton HWY, Gordonsville, TN 38563
- Math 37% proficient (2016)
- Reading 32% proficient (2016)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Middleton Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2012, to 35% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 14 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,012/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gordonsville), 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
$71,094
Median home value
$232,400
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 424 | Compare → |
| Defeated ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 260 | Compare → |
| Forks River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 220 | Compare → |
| Union Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Smith County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,329NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Middleton Elementary is listed in Smith County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Middleton Elementary
New Middleton Elementary is a public elementary school in Gordonsville, TN, part of Smith County, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #498 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Middleton Elementary
What grades does New Middleton Elementary serve?
New Middleton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend New Middleton Elementary?
New Middleton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Middleton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Middleton Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Middleton Elementary rank in TN?
New Middleton Elementary ranks #498 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is New Middleton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
New Middleton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 New Middleton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Middleton Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is New Middleton Elementary a charter school?
No, New Middleton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Middleton Elementary a Title I school?
No, New Middleton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Smith County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (615) 683-8411
- Area population (ZIP 38563)
- 2,271
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 38563; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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