Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, New Middleton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Middleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
New Middleton Elementary School's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Middleton Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
86%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Smith County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are New Middleton Elementary School often compared to?
New Middleton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carthage Elementary School, Union Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend New Middleton Elementary School?
210 students attend New Middleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of New Middleton Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does New Middleton Elementary School offer ?
New Middleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Middleton Elementary School part of?
New Middleton Elementary School is part of Smith County School District.
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