Ellen Myers Primary
- Ellen Myers Primary serves 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Ellen Myers Primary places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Ellen Myers Primary's student population of 280 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 280 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ellen Myers Primary's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ellen Myers Primary is 0.15, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 10% |
| Black | n/a | 22% |
| White | 92% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Claiborne County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ellen Myers Primary is Cumberland Gap High School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is H. Y. Livesay Middle School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is H. Y. Livesay Middle School (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harrogate H. Y. Livesay Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 259 students
2.1 miles
475 Hwy 63
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423)869-4663 2.1 5-8 259 - Cumberland Gap Cumberland Gap High School Grades: 9-12 | 545 students
3.5 miles
661 Old Jackboro Pk
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
(423)869-9964 3.5 9-12 545 - Middlesboro Middlesboro Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 32 students
3.6 miles
502 Ashbury Ave.
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606)242-8816 3.6 7-12 32 - Middlesboro Middlesboro Preschool Grades: PK | 89 students
3.6 miles
502 Ashbury Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606)242-8840 3.6 PK 89 - Harrogate Forge Ridge School Grades: PK-8 | 277 students
4.3 miles
160 Hill Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423)869-2768 4.3 PK-8 277
School Reviews
| 5 My name is Mary Lee (Taylor) Worthington. I attended Ellen Myers in the old building from 1943 through the 8th grade. I lived at Grace Nettleton Home for Girls. My first teacher was Bessie Anderson. Other teachers I remember are, Miss Nora Ellison, Miss Day, Virginia Sharp and Mr. Clarence Jordan. I played basketball when I was in the 8th grade. Mr. Jordan was the coach. We had wonderful teachers. They were dedicated to "teaching" us and respected us as individuals. Those years spent at Ellen Myers were happy times. I am looking for any girls that attended when I was there and also girls from Grace Nettleton. They can email me at mlw35@yahoo.com. I never attended the new school but I'm sure the teachers are as dedicated as the ones that taught me. I would recommend Ellen Myers to any parent looking for a good learning institution for their children. I give your school 3 thumbs up! - Posted by Student/Alumni - mlw35 |
| 5 I went to this school when it was first built. I went to the old Ellen Myers School first. Miss Ellison and Miss Day and Miss Sharp was some of my teachers. Can not remember the others.I lived at Grace Nettleton Home for Girls, my sister Joyce and I (Johnnie Fee). If you are out there at this time (1946 through 1955 please contact me.) jlynncatlett@suddenlink.net Hazel and Edith Bennett, jane Mullins, Dorothy cathy and Judy Love and many more girls. This was a grand school, learned a lot there. Lots of paddlings though. Keep the school going. - Posted by Student/Alumni - jlynn |
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