Excellent
#318 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 17% in state
Tazewell Primary
Elementary School · Tazewell County Public Schools · Tazewell, VA
A Tazewell County Public Schools elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
175 Parkview Drive, Tazewell, VA 24651
- Math 95% proficient (2019)
- Reading 83% proficient (2019)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tazewell Primary score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 89% across the 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 21 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Tazewell Primary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,074/100K
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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
$45,964
Median home value
$117,700
Median rent
$490/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24651; 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 | 1.8 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
- #2 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 Primary is listed in Tazewell County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tazewell Primary
Tazewell Primary is a public elementary school in Tazewell, VA, part of Tazewell County Public Schools, serving approximately 435 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tazewell Primary
What grades does Tazewell Primary serve?
Tazewell Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Tazewell Primary?
Tazewell Primary has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tazewell Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tazewell Primary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tazewell Primary rank in VA?
Tazewell Primary ranks #318 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Tazewell Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tazewell Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tazewell Primary has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Tazewell Primary a charter school?
No, Tazewell Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tazewell Primary a Title I school?
No, Tazewell Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tazewell Primary?
86.4% of students at Tazewell Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (276) 988-4441
- Area population (ZIP 24651)
- 5,683
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 24651; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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