Very Good
#578 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 31% in state
Tazewell Intermediate
Elementary School · Tazewell County Public Schools · North Tazewell, VA
A Tazewell County Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1253 West Riverside Drive, North Tazewell, VA 24630
- Math 75% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tazewell Intermediate score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 76% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tazewell Intermediate 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated734/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,750
Median home value
$107,900
Median rent
$767/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24630; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–9 | 3.0 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Abb's Valley-boissevain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 155 | Compare → |
| Cedar Bluff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 349 | Compare → |
| Graham IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 2–5 | Not available | 383 | 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.
Tazewell County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tazewell Intermediate is listed in Tazewell County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tazewell Intermediate
Tazewell Intermediate is a public elementary school in North Tazewell, VA, part of Tazewell County Public Schools, serving approximately 364 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #578 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tazewell Intermediate
What grades does Tazewell Intermediate serve?
Tazewell Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Tazewell Intermediate?
Tazewell Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tazewell Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Tazewell Intermediate is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tazewell Intermediate rank in VA?
Tazewell Intermediate ranks #578 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Tazewell Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Tazewell Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Tazewell Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tazewell Intermediate has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tazewell Intermediate a charter school?
No, Tazewell Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tazewell Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Tazewell Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tazewell Intermediate?
85.7% of students at Tazewell Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (276) 988-4510
- Area population (ZIP 24630)
- 5,920
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 24630; 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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