Below Average
#1526 of 1,786 schools in TN
Soldiers Memorial Middle School
Middle School · Claiborne County · Tazewell, TN
A Claiborne County middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1510 Legion ST, Tazewell, TN 37879
- Math 21% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Soldiers Memorial Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (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 Soldiers Memorial Middle School 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,570/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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
$42,848
Median home value
$136,200
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| H. Y. Livesay Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–8 | Not available | 261 | 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.
Claiborne County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Soldiers Memorial Middle School is listed in Claiborne County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Soldiers Memorial Middle School
Soldiers Memorial Middle School is a public middle school in Tazewell, TN, part of Claiborne County, serving approximately 372 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,526 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Soldiers Memorial Middle School
What grades does Soldiers Memorial Middle School serve?
Soldiers Memorial Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Soldiers Memorial Middle School?
Soldiers Memorial Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soldiers Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Soldiers Memorial Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Soldiers Memorial Middle School rank in TN?
Soldiers Memorial Middle School ranks #1,526 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Soldiers Memorial Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Soldiers Memorial Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Soldiers Memorial Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Soldiers Memorial Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Soldiers Memorial Middle School a charter school?
No, Soldiers Memorial Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Soldiers Memorial Middle School a Title I school?
No, Soldiers Memorial Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Claiborne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.5%
- Phone
- (423) 626-3531
- Area population (ZIP 37879)
- 11,833
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 37879; 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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