Midtown Educational Center

mec.roaneschools.com

45 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Midtown Educational Center, located on Roane State Highway in Harriman, Tennessee, serves as a specialized facility operating under the umbrella of the Roane County School System. It functions primarily as an alternative educational setting designed to support students who require a more individualized or structured learning environment than what is typically provided in a traditional classroom. The center focuses on academic recovery, behavioral support, and credit attainment, aiming to keep students on track for graduation while addressing unique personal or educational challenges.

Beyond its core curriculum, the center emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes student engagement and successful transitions. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing specialized instructional strategies, Midtown Educational Center works closely with students to help them overcome obstacles and build the confidence necessary to succeed. Its mission reflects a commitment to providing every student in the district with a pathway to academic achievement and a productive future, regardless of the barriers they may face in a conventional school setting.

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Midtown Educational Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
41 (91.1 %)
Two or More
3 (6.7 %)
Black
1 (2.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roane County
Phone:	(865)882-0242
Website:	http://mec.roaneschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	45
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 18