Meigs South Elementary

Summary:

Meigs South Elementary is a public elementary school in Decatur, Tennessee, serving 389 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Meigs County School District, which is ranked 89 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Meigs South Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (92.8%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Meigs North Elementary. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by TNReady test scores, is generally lower than the state and county averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (24.7%), English Language Arts (32.6%), and Science (41%) were all below the state and county averages. Meigs South Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 564th out of 1,000 Tennessee elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 730th out of 983 in 2020-2021, and is currently ranked 662nd out of 1,008 schools.

The school's performance varies significantly among different student groups, with female students generally performing better than male students and white students performing worse than the state average for their group. The school's special education and low socioeconomic status students also perform below the state averages for their respective groups. These disparities suggest that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the academic outcomes at Meigs South Elementary, and the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and explore strategies to support the unique needs of their student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9638 State Highway 58 S
       Decatur, TN  37322


(423) 334-5444

District: Meigs County

SchoolDigger Rank:
668th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,142 Help


Students who attend Meigs South Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Meigs Middle School
High:    Meigs County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.4%
Hispanic:
3.4%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meigs South Elementary ranks worse than 65.6% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.67. (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 Racial makeup is: White (92.4%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meigs South Elementary is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meigs South Elementary is $12,142.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meigs South Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meigs South Elementary 668th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Meigs South Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Meigs County:

SchoolDigger ranks Meigs County 94th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meigs South Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meigs South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 53.50 403rd 809 50.2%
2011 45.88 484th 818 40.8%
2012 11.67 777th 820 5.2%
2013 59.44 397th 846 53.1%
2014 50.83 427th 853 49.9%
2015 65.21 293rd 855 65.7%
2017 32.99 485th 646 24.9%
2018 57.54 353rd 997 64.6%
2019 32.55 683rd 985 30.7%
2021 26.25 730th 983 25.7%
2022 41.34 564th 1000 43.6%
2023 36.07 655th 1020 35.8%
2024 35.67 668th 1018 34.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meigs South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.63 360th 528 31.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meigs South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.57 378th 877 56.9%
2019 40.76 501st 821 39.0%
2021 27.19 636th 823 22.7%
2022 33.78 598th 858 30.3%
2023 44.14 474th 865 45.2%
2024 33.70 597th 853 30.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Meigs South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.27 539th 926 41.8%
2021 31.95 632nd 945 33.1%
2022 51.56 424th 975 56.5%
2023 42.72 549th 989 44.5%
2024 37.44 631st 990 36.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Meigs South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.99 736th 916 19.7%
2021 24.78 716th 941 23.9%
2022 28.38 719th 980 26.6%
2023 30.73 700th 987 29.1%
2024 34.62 654th 991 34.0%
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Rank History for White students at Meigs South Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.51 421st 841 49.9%
2019 22.50 692nd 812 14.8%
2021 18.88 752nd 844 10.9%
2022 30.63 616th 844 27.0%
2023 25.41 691st 852 18.9%
2024 23.46 703rd 847 17.0%
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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 Meigs South Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 213 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1989 226 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 231
1990 231 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1991 220 6 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 228
1992 230 6 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 238
1993 238 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1994 236 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1995 257 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1996 257 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1997 249 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 255
1998 379 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a -1 385
1999 382 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 382 382
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 402 402
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 429 429
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 429 429
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 424 424
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 440 440
2006 440 6 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2007 455 6 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2008 447 7 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 461
2009 417 11 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 434
2010 450 12 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 471
2011 432 7 0 3 0 2 1 0 445
2012 420 6 0 4 1 2 1 0 434
2013 393 8 0 2 1 1 2 0 407
2014 382 4 0 3 3 1 1 0 394
2015 383 2 0 7 1 1 5 0 399
2016 376 2 0 6 2 0 7 0 393
2017 381 2 2 9 1 0 7 0 402
2018 387 5 0 6 0 0 8 0 406
2019 402 4 0 4 0 0 9 0 419
2020 384 5 0 4 0 0 13 0 406
2021 363 6 0 4 0 0 15 0 388
2022 386 4 0 7 0 0 11 0 408
2023 361 5 1 10 0 0 12 0 389
2024 375 6 1 14 0 0 10 0 406

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 Meigs South Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 219 9.0 24.3 n/a
1989 231 9.0 25.6 n/a
1990 236 11.0 21.4 n/a
1991 228 11.0 20.7 n/a
1992 238 11.0 21.6 n/a
1993 243 11.0 22.1 n/a
1994 241 14.0 17.2 n/a
1995 261 15.0 17.4 n/a
1996 261 15.0 17.4 n/a
1997 255 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 385 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 387 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 382 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 402 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 429 n/a n/a n/a
2003 429 n/a n/a n/a
2004 424 n/a n/a n/a
2005 440 n/a n/a n/a
2006 450 30.0 15.0 n/a
2007 467 31.0 15.1 66.8
2008 461 30.0 15.4 69.6
2009 434 32.0 13.6 72.4
2010 471 32.0 14.7 72
2011 445 31.8 13.9 83.1
2012 434 31.0 14.0 74.2
2013 407 31.0 13.1 73.7
2014 394 31.0 12.7 72.3
2015 399 31.0 12.8 70.9
2016 393 30.0 13.1 77.1
2017 402 30.0 13.4 n/a
2018 406 28.2 14.3 n/a
2019 419 31.0 13.5 n/a
2020 406 29.0 14.0 n/a
2021 388 29.5 13.1 n/a
2022 408 28.7 14.2 n/a
2023 389 29.0 13.4 n/a
2024 406 29.0 14.0 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 Meigs South Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 219 9.0 24.3 n/a
1989 231 9.0 25.6 n/a
1990 236 11.0 21.4 n/a
1991 228 11.0 20.7 n/a
1992 238 11.0 21.6 n/a
1993 243 11.0 22.1 n/a
1994 241 14.0 17.2 n/a
1995 261 15.0 17.4 n/a
1996 261 15.0 17.4 n/a
1997 255 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 385 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 387 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 382 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 402 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 429 n/a n/a n/a
2003 429 n/a n/a n/a
2004 424 n/a n/a n/a
2005 440 n/a n/a n/a
2006 450 30.0 15.0 n/a
2007 467 31.0 15.1 66.8
2008 461 30.0 15.4 69.6
2009 434 32.0 13.6 72.4
2010 471 32.0 14.7 72
2011 445 31.8 13.9 83.1
2012 434 31.0 14.0 74.2
2013 407 31.0 13.1 73.7
2014 394 31.0 12.7 72.3
2015 399 31.0 12.8 70.9
2016 393 30.0 13.1 77.1
2017 402 30.0 13.4 n/a
2018 406 28.2 14.3 n/a
2019 419 31.0 13.5 n/a
2020 406 29.0 14.0 n/a
2021 388 29.5 13.1 n/a
2022 408 28.7 14.2 n/a
2023 389 29.0 13.4 n/a
2024 406 29.0 14.0 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Meigs South Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,113 (11.6%) $7,760 (81.1%) $9,572
2020 $1,214 (11.7%) $8,470 (81.4%) $10,409
2021 $1,904 (17.7%) $8,142 (75.9%) $10,734
2022 $1,894 (17.5%) $8,140 (75.2%) $10,823
2023 $2,137 (17.6%) $9,184 (75.6%) $12,142

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meigs South Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 683rd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 655th of 1020 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meigs South Elementary)25.423.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Meigs County)39.839.6
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meigs South Elementary)2232.7
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meigs County)32.541.4
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meigs South Elementary)36.528.8
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Meigs County)39.137.8
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs South Elementary)38.138.4
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs County)33.835.6
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meigs South Elementary)28.621.1
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Meigs County)31.625.2
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs South Elementary)25.429.8
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Meigs County)23.531.9
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Meigs South Elementary)30.324.7
 5.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Meigs County)34.635.5
 0.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meigs South Elementary)28.634.1
 5.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Meigs County)27.733.9
 6.2%
   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 Students419389
 7.2%
African American45
 25%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic410
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White402361
 10.2%
Two or More Races912
 33.3%


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Students who attend Meigs South Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meigs Middle School
High : Meigs County High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 406 students attended Meigs South Elementary.

Students at Meigs South Elementary are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Meigs South Elementary ranks 668th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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