Elementary Middle Alternative

Summary:

Elementary Middle Alternative is a small public school in Maynardville, Tennessee, serving just 105 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the Union County School District, which is ranked 133 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Elementary Middle Alternative struggles significantly compared to the state and county averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 5.3% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies - far below the Union County and Tennessee state averages. This poor performance has been declining over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping from 13.3% in Mathematics and 12.5% in English Language Arts in 2021-2022. When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Paulette Elementary, Sharps Chapel Elementary, and Maynardville Elementary, the performance gap is significant.

Despite having a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5:1 to 8:1 over the past three school years, this high level of individual attention has not translated into strong learning outcomes for students at Elementary Middle Alternative. The school's unique characteristics, such as its small size and location within a low-performing district, may be contributing factors to the poor academic performance. Additionally, the recent shift in the school's racial demographics, from 100% White to 80% White and 20% African American, could be an area to explore further to understand its potential impact on the school's performance.


Detail:

Public K-8

 635 Main
       Maynardville, TN  37807


(865) 745-0253

District: Union County


Student/teacher ratio:  5.0 Help
Number of students:  5

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.0%
African American:
20.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elementary Middle Alternative ranks worse than 99.1% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elementary Middle Alternative:

SchoolDigger ranks Elementary Middle Alternative 582nd of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Elementary Middle Alternative in the ranking list.)

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Union County:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County 134th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elementary Middle Alternative

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Rank History for all students at Elementary Middle Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.00 582nd 587 0.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Elementary Middle Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.01 557th 560 0.5%
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Rank History for White students at Elementary Middle Alternative

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 2.28 504th 504 0.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Elementary Middle Alternative

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
2014 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
2015 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
2016 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
2017 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
2018 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 9
2019 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
2020 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
2021 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
2022 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
2023 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5

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 Elementary Middle Alternative

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 11 n/a n/a n/a
2014 11 2.0 5.5 n/a
2015 9 2.0 4.5 66.7
2016 9 1.0 9.0 88.9
2017 8 2.0 4.0 n/a
2018 9 2.0 4.5 n/a
2019 7 n/a n/a n/a
2020 11 1.0 11.0 n/a
2021 5 1.0 5.0 n/a
2022 8 1.0 8.0 n/a
2023 5 1.0 5.0 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 Elementary Middle Alternative

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 11 n/a n/a n/a
2014 11 2.0 5.5 n/a
2015 9 2.0 4.5 66.7
2016 9 1.0 9.0 88.9
2017 8 2.0 4.0 n/a
2018 9 2.0 4.5 n/a
2019 7 n/a n/a n/a
2020 11 1.0 11.0 n/a
2021 5 1.0 5.0 n/a
2022 8 1.0 8.0 n/a
2023 5 1.0 5.0 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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elementary Middle Alternative

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students75
 28.6%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White74
 42.9%
Two or More Races00


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Frequently Asked Questions about Elementary Middle Alternative

In the 2022-23 school year, 5 students attended Elementary Middle Alternative.

Students at Elementary Middle Alternative are 80% White, 20% African American.


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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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