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

Number of students: 5

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.0%

African American:

20.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elementary Middle Alternative ranks worse than 99.1% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elementary Middle Alternative:

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

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Union County:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County 134^th 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	582^nd	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	557^th	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	504^th	504	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elementary Middle Alternative

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Year	White	African American	Two or More Races	Total
2013	11	0	0	11
2014	11	0	0	11
2015	9	0	0	9
2016	9	0	0	9
2017	8	0	0	8
2018	8	0	1	9
2019	7	0	0	7
2020	11	0	0	11
2021	5	0	0	5
2022	8	0	0	8
2023	4	1	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

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	7	5	28.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	4	42.9%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Elementary Middle Alternative

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)						TNReady English Language Arts (2024)					TNReady Science (2024)						TNReady Social Studies (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elementary Middle Alternative	Public	K-8	635 Main	Maynardville	37807	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	No	(865) 745-0253	5	1	5.0		4 (80.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					6.7	5.3										6.7	5.3		6.7	5.3
Maynardville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	615 Main ST	Maynardville	37807	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 992-8391	363	29	12.7		346 (95.3%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	21.2	830^th of 1018 public elementary schools	18.5%		19.1	835^th of 1020 public elementary schools	18.1%	5	15.0	34.7	25.7			24.6	20.0	27.1	14.7		19.9	15.0	36.7	35.7			29.1				$12,692	$2,196	$9,569
Luttrell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	241 Tazewell PIKE	Luttrell	37779	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 992-3441	295	23	12.8		284 (96.3%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	40	615^th of 1018 public elementary schools	39.6%		35.2	664^th of 1020 public elementary schools	34.9%	49	31.1	46.3	34.0			36.8	42.2	46.3	25.5		37.6	33.3	46.3	21.3			33.1				$13,602	$2,940	$9,588
Big Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3420 Hickory Val RD	Maynardville	37807	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	No	(865) 992-8687	176	15	12.1		173 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	43.1	573^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	43.7%		43.9	560^th of 1020 public elementary schools	45.1%	13	50.0	31.6	21.1			32.5	34.6	63.2	21.1		34.9	42.3	68.4	31.6			43.4				$15,903	$3,667	$10,997
Paulette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Maynardville	Maynardville	37807	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 745-0517	374	27	13.8		353 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	42.1	588^th of 1018 public elementary schools	42.2%		38.9	624^th of 1020 public elementary schools	38.8%	36	20.4	24.4	43.4			29.6	32.7	35.6	49.1		39.2	46.3	35.6	40.4			41.1				$11,469	$2,521	$8,060
Sharps Chapel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1550 Sharps Chapel RD	Sharps Chapel	37866	Union County	Union County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 992-7087	125	10	12.5		119 (95.2%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	41.1	602^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	40.9%		52.1	447^th of 1020 public elementary schools	56.2%	155	27.8	31.3	29.4			29.4	33.3	37.5	29.4		33.3	55.6	56.3	29.4			47.1				$19,902	$4,952	$13,065
Corryton Elementary	Public	K-5	7200 Corryton RD	Corryton	37721	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 687-4573	213	14	15.7		205 (96.2%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	74.2	200^th of 1018 public elementary schools	80.4%		68.1	256^th of 1020 public elementary schools	74.9%	56	51.3	71.4	45.9			54.8	46.2	60.7	50.0		51.5	57.9	64.3	45.9			55.3				$12,506	$755	$11,131
Gibbs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7715 Tazewell PIKE	Corryton	37721	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	No	(865) 689-1497	942	55	17.0		843 (89.5%)	14 (1.5%)	38 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.4%)	69.5	238^th of 1018 public elementary schools	76.6%		69	239^th of 1020 public elementary schools	76.6%	1	39.7	51.0	53.1			48.0	44.5	53.0	45.6		47.7	56.2	61.6	54.4			57.4				$10,200	$778	$8,851
Joppa Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4745 Rutledge PIKE	Rutledge	37861	Grainger County	Grainger County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 828-5721	413	29	14.4		396 (95.9%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	54	423^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	58.4%		61.9	328^th of 1020 public elementary schools	67.8%	95	48.2	51.7	36.4	33.9		42.7	41.1	48.3	32.7	35.7	39.6	57.1	51.7	32.7	44.6		46.7	27.3		27.3	$11,714	$1,756	$9,146
East Knox Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9315 Rutledge PIKE	Mascot	37806	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(865) 933-3493	516	34	15.1		455 (88.2%)	21 (4.1%)	33 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	22.2	820^th of 1018 public elementary schools	19.4%		25.1	780^th of 1020 public elementary schools	23.5%	40	21.0	33.3	16.7			23.7	24.7	31.6	19.4		25.3	25.9	38.2	25.0			29.7				$12,463	$1,299	$10,354

Frequently Asked Questions about Elementary Middle Alternative

What district is Elementary Middle Alternative in?

Union County

How many students attend Elementary Middle Alternative?

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

What is the racial makeup of Elementary Middle Alternative?

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

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