Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Margaret Newton Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Attendance Zone: Margaret Newton Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tiptonville, TN, covering approximately 193.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.7 miles to the nearest edge and the furthest edge being 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margaret Newton Elementary School's student population of 208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Margaret Newton Elementary School is 0.58, 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)
(18-19)20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
26%
20%
White
59%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Margaret Newton Elementary School?
208 students attend Margaret Newton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Margaret Newton Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Margaret Newton Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Newton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret Newton Elementary School part of?
Margaret Newton Elementary School is part of Lake County School District.
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