Soldiers Memorial Middle School

1510 Legion St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 372 students in grades 5-8, Soldiers Memorial Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Soldiers Memorial Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Soldiers Memorial Middle School's student population of 372 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
372 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Soldiers Memorial Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soldiers Memorial Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1335 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Soldiers Memorial Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Soldiers Memorial Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Soldiers Memorial Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
15%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
94%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Soldiers Memorial Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soldiers Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Soldiers Memorial Middle School is ranked #1335 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Soldiers Memorial Middle School?
372 students attend Soldiers Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Soldiers Memorial Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soldiers Memorial Middle School?
Soldiers Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Soldiers Memorial Middle School offer ?
Soldiers Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Soldiers Memorial Middle School part of?
Soldiers Memorial Middle School is part of Claiborne County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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