Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Tazewell Primary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 95%
- Reading Proficiency: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tazewell Primary's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tazewell Primary is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)95%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% VA state average).
How many students attend Tazewell Primary?
422 students attend Tazewell Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tazewell Primary students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tazewell Primary?
Tazewell Primary has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tazewell Primary offer ?
Tazewell Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tazewell Primary part of?
Tazewell Primary is part of Tazewell County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
There is a high teacher to student ratio, but the teachers all seem to care about the education of. All the students.
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