Soldiers Memorial Middle School

Claiborne County
1510 Legion ST
Tazewell, TN 37879
360 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Soldiers Memorial Middle School, located in Tazewell, Tennessee, is part of the Claiborne County School District. The school serves the local community by providing an educational environment for middle-grade students, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering personal growth and student engagement. As a key institution within the district, the school works to prepare its students for the transition to high school by emphasizing both fundamental skills and character development.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and staff, offering access to essential information such as school calendars, academic policies, and announcements. By maintaining a structured communication channel, Soldiers Memorial Middle School aims to keep the community informed about upcoming events and school-wide initiatives. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to student success, the school strives to provide a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of middle schoolers in the Tazewell area.
360
Total Students
26.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    334 (92.8%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.1%)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.5%)
  • Black
    3 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Claiborne County
Phone: (423)626-3531
Website: http://web.claibornecountyschools.com/smms/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 86
Grade 6 93
Grade 7 94
Grade 8 87
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
H. Y. Livesay Middle School
Claiborne County
278 Students
475 Hwy 63
Harrogate, TN 37752 (8.5 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th