Serving 360 students in grades 5-8, Soldiers Memorial Middle 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 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Soldiers Memorial Middle School serves the eastern part of Tazewell, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 190.3 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Soldiers Memorial Middle School's student population of 360 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Soldiers Memorial Middle 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 Soldiers Memorial Middle School is 0.13, 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
#1367 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
93%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soldiers Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Soldiers Memorial Middle School is ranked #1367 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Soldiers Memorial Middle School?
360 students attend Soldiers Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Soldiers Memorial Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Soldiers Memorial Middle School offer ?
Soldiers Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Soldiers Memorial Middle School part of?
Soldiers Memorial Middle School is part of Claiborne County School District.
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