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Union Heights Elementary School vs. New Middleton Elementary School

Should you attend Union Heights Elementary School or New Middleton Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Union Heights Elementary School
663 Lebanon Hwy
Carthage, TN 37030
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
New Middleton Elementary School
402 New Middleton Hwy
Gordonsville, TN 38563
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Union Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

New Middleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Union Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 higher 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 237 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-2
Total Students
242 students
237 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Union Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Middleton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union Heights Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Middleton Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Union Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Middleton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Union Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Smith County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Middleton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Smith County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#925 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Union Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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35-39%
(Top 50% in TN)
35-39%
(16-17 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Smith County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Middleton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Smith County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(16-17 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Smith County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Middleton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Smith County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Smith County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Union Heights Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Middleton Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
19
Kindergarten Students
29
68
Grade 1 Students
30
74
Grade 2 Students
24
76
Grade 3 Students
28
-
Grade 4 Students
18
-
Grade 5 Students
15
-
Grade 6 Students
28
-
Grade 7 Students
27
-
Grade 8 Students
23
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Union Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Smith County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Middleton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Smith County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Union Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Smith County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Middleton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Smith County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Union Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Smith County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Middleton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Smith County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Union Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Smith County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Middleton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Smith County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Union Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Smith County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Middleton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Smith County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.25
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Union Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Smith County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Middleton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Smith County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Union Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Smith County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Middleton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Smith County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Union Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Smith County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Middleton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Smith County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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