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Margaret Newton Elementary School

819 Church St
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Margaret Newton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 20-24%
  • : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Margaret Newton Elementary School's student population of 186 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Margaret Newton Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
(18-19)
20-24%
39%
(18-19)
20-24%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
25%
21%
White
63%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Margaret Newton Elementary School?
186 students attend Margaret Newton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Margaret Newton Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret Newton Elementary School?
Margaret Newton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Margaret Newton Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Newton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret Newton Elementary School part of?
Margaret Newton Elementary School is part of Lake County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 20-24%
  • : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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