Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Middleton 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Middleton Elementary serves the southeast part of Middleton, TN, covering an area of approximately 147.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middleton Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
28 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Middleton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middleton Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
12%
20%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middleton Elementary School's ranking?
Middleton Elementary School is ranked #1118 out of 1,728 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Middleton Elementary School?
349 students attend Middleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Middleton Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Middleton Elementary School offer ?
Middleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middleton Elementary School part of?
Middleton Elementary School is part of Hardeman County Schools.
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