Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Tazewell Primary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 95%
- Reading Proficiency: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tazewell Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tazewell Primary's student population of 411 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
![This chart displays total students of Tazewell Primary by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Tazewell Primary by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-7sCImI.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Tazewell Primary by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Tazewell Primary by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-f8g2b0.png)
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Tazewell Primary is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)95%
82%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tazewell Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tazewell Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-h5jc0g.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
78%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tazewell Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tazewell Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-7LmexG.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Tazewell Primary and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Tazewell Primary and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-ZdiY11.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Tazewell Primary and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Tazewell Primary and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-bxgqqDX.png)
Hispanic
3%
18%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tazewell Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tazewell Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-51VooE.png)
Black
3%
22%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tazewell Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tazewell Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-IyPCu7.png)
White
89%
46%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tazewell Primary and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tazewell Primary and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-bg1WU65.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Tazewell Primary and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Tazewell Primary and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-bkjvS7g.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tazewell Primary. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tazewell Primary.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-PND8yL.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-bg1WU5u.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Tazewell Primary and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Tazewell Primary and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-byWXKFw.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
41%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tazewell Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tazewell Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-7sCIpL.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tazewell Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tazewell Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/86000/85651/tazewell-primary-chart-3BnKnk.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% VA state average).
How many students attend Tazewell Primary?
411 students attend Tazewell Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Tazewell Primary students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tazewell Primary?
Tazewell Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tazewell Primary offer ?
Tazewell Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tazewell Primary part of?
Tazewell Primary is part of Tazewell Co PBLC Schs School District.
School Reviews
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