Midtown Elementary

Summary:

Midtown Elementary is a public elementary school located in Harriman, Tennessee, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 297. The school is part of the Roane County School District, which is ranked 53 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Midtown Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.88%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 83.1% to 94.63% white students, its academic performance on TNReady assessments is generally lower than the Roane County and Tennessee state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, Midtown Elementary's proficiency rates in Mathematics (40.7%) and English Language Arts (35.8%) were below the Roane County (43.2% and 36.6%) and Tennessee (39.7% and 37.6%) averages. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 174 out of 985 Tennessee elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 510 out of 1008 in 2023-2024.

Midtown Elementary's performance for female students is generally stronger than for male students, and the school's performance for white students and special education students is significantly lower than the state averages, ranking in the bottom quartile of Tennessee elementary schools. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is relatively stronger, ranking in the middle quartile of Tennessee elementary schools. Despite the school's higher per-student spending, which has increased from $11,056 in 2019-2020 to $12,088 in 2020-2021, its academic performance remains below the state and district averages, suggesting that the allocation and utilization of resources may not be optimized to support student learning effectively.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2830 Roane State HWY
       Harriman, TN  37748


(865) 882-1228

District: Roane County

SchoolDigger Rank:
514th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,742 Help


Students who attend Midtown Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Harriman Middle School
High:    Harriman High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  262

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Two or more races:
5.3%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Midtown Elementary ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Roane County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Midtown Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Roane County School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), two or more races (5.3%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midtown Elementary is 12, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Roane County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midtown Elementary is $14,742, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Roane County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midtown Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Midtown Elementary 514th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Midtown Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Roane County:

SchoolDigger ranks Roane County 51st of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Midtown Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Midtown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 26.39 652nd 809 19.4%
2011 34.63 600th 818 26.7%
2012 32.51 618th 820 24.6%
2013 62.46 361st 846 57.3%
2014 52.80 397th 853 53.5%
2015 70.53 227th 855 73.5%
2017 44.65 357th 646 44.7%
2018 67.89 234th 997 76.5%
2019 77.09 174th 985 82.3%
2021 56.07 360th 983 63.4%
2022 49.45 465th 1000 53.5%
2023 44.10 557th 1020 45.4%
2024 47.28 514th 1018 49.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Midtown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 172nd 369 53.4%
2022 29.05 327th 447 26.8%
2023 35.74 331st 528 37.3%
2024 60.75 149th 582 74.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Midtown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.85 191st 877 78.2%
2019 82.49 49th 821 94.0%
2021 73.07 112th 823 86.4%
2022 65.16 200th 858 76.7%
2023 44.34 469th 865 45.8%
2024 54.56 327th 853 61.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Midtown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.69 149th 926 83.9%
2021 54.64 357th 945 62.2%
2022 50.93 431st 975 55.8%
2023 55.33 382nd 989 61.4%
2024 53.48 401st 990 59.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Midtown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.78 182nd 916 80.1%
2021 55.35 350th 941 62.8%
2022 45.91 483rd 980 50.7%
2023 31.94 687th 987 30.4%
2024 38.12 613th 991 38.1%
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Rank History for White students at Midtown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.07 284th 841 66.2%
2019 64.71 224th 812 72.4%
2021 41.03 482nd 844 42.9%
2022 33.26 586th 844 30.6%
2023 31.03 627th 852 26.4%
2024 30.51 622nd 847 26.6%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Midtown Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 203 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1989 245 5 n/a 1 2 n/a n/a 0 253
1990 228 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1991 247 6 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1992 264 6 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1993 296 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1994 266 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1995 282 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1996 282 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1997 293 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 13 307
1998 332 7 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1999 527 8 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 339 339
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 353 353
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 361 361
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 361 361
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 357 357
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 344 344
2006 349 8 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 342 6 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2008 337 10 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 363 12 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2010 333 12 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2011 336 6 3 2 0 0 6 0 353
2012 331 5 4 1 1 1 5 0 348
2013 315 4 3 1 0 1 6 0 330
2014 310 3 2 2 0 0 6 0 323
2015 307 4 2 4 0 0 11 0 328
2016 272 2 2 6 0 0 13 0 295
2017 279 2 1 4 0 0 15 0 301
2018 278 2 1 5 0 0 24 0 310
2019 234 1 1 8 0 0 21 0 265
2020 261 3 2 3 0 0 20 0 289
2021 257 0 2 4 0 0 16 0 279
2022 270 3 1 7 2 0 23 0 306
2023 261 2 2 8 2 1 21 0 297
2024 232 7 1 6 2 0 14 0 262

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Midtown Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 211 14.0 15.0 n/a
1989 253 15.0 16.8 n/a
1990 231 15.0 15.4 n/a
1991 258 18.0 14.3 n/a
1992 275 16.0 17.1 n/a
1993 304 16.0 19.0 n/a
1994 275 19.0 14.5 n/a
1995 294 19.0 15.5 n/a
1996 294 19.0 15.5 n/a
1997 307 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 342 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 536 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 339 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 353 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 361 n/a n/a n/a
2003 361 n/a n/a n/a
2004 357 n/a n/a n/a
2005 344 n/a n/a n/a
2006 365 27.0 13.5 n/a
2007 353 27.0 13.1 64
2008 350 28.0 12.5 72.6
2009 381 28.0 13.6 45.7
2010 349 27.7 12.5 56.2
2011 353 27.1 13.0 55.8
2012 348 28.0 12.4 72.1
2013 330 27.0 12.2 60
2014 323 24.5 13.1 58.2
2015 328 25.0 13.1 60.7
2016 295 25.0 11.8 59.7
2017 301 23.1 13.0 n/a
2018 310 23.0 13.4 n/a
2019 265 22.2 11.9 n/a
2020 289 18.0 16.0 82
2021 279 19.5 14.3 n/a
2022 306 19.5 15.6 n/a
2023 297 20.1 14.7 n/a
2024 262 21.7 12.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Midtown Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 211 14.0 15.0 n/a
1989 253 15.0 16.8 n/a
1990 231 15.0 15.4 n/a
1991 258 18.0 14.3 n/a
1992 275 16.0 17.1 n/a
1993 304 16.0 19.0 n/a
1994 275 19.0 14.5 n/a
1995 294 19.0 15.5 n/a
1996 294 19.0 15.5 n/a
1997 307 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 342 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 536 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 339 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 353 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 361 n/a n/a n/a
2003 361 n/a n/a n/a
2004 357 n/a n/a n/a
2005 344 n/a n/a n/a
2006 365 27.0 13.5 n/a
2007 353 27.0 13.1 64
2008 350 28.0 12.5 72.6
2009 381 28.0 13.6 45.7
2010 349 27.7 12.5 56.2
2011 353 27.1 13.0 55.8
2012 348 28.0 12.4 72.1
2013 330 27.0 12.2 60
2014 323 24.5 13.1 58.2
2015 328 25.0 13.1 60.7
2016 295 25.0 11.8 59.7
2017 301 23.1 13.0 n/a
2018 310 23.0 13.4 n/a
2019 265 22.2 11.9 n/a
2020 289 18.0 16.0 82
2021 279 19.5 14.3 n/a
2022 306 19.5 15.6 n/a
2023 297 20.1 14.7 n/a
2024 262 21.7 12.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Midtown Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,119 (9.6%) $9,583 (82.0%) $11,690
2020 $961 (8.7%) $9,150 (82.8%) $11,056
2021 $1,332 (11.0%) $9,487 (78.5%) $12,088
2022 $1,554 (12.6%) $9,753 (79.0%) $12,348
2023 $1,952 (13.2%) $11,392 (77.3%) $14,742

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midtown Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 174th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 557th of 1020 Elementary schools
 36.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midtown Elementary)69.427.1
 42.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roane County)45.541.2
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midtown Elementary)38.927.1
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roane County)33.341.1
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midtown Elementary)68.138.2
 29.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roane County)49.550.2
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midtown Elementary)29.823.5
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Roane County)34.243.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midtown Elementary)71.452.5
 18.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Roane County)53.849
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midtown Elementary)52.437.7
 14.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Roane County)37.137.7
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Midtown Elementary)69.640.6
 29%
   All Grades Mathematics (Roane County)43.545.3
 1.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Midtown Elementary)4030.8
 9.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Roane County)35.738.2
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students265297
 12.1%
African American12
 100%
American Indian02
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic88
Pacific Islander01
White234261
 11.5%
Two or More Races2121


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In the 2023-24 school year, 262 students attended Midtown Elementary.

Midtown Elementary ranks 514th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Midtown Elementary are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Midtown Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harriman Middle School
High : Harriman High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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