Murfreesboro School District
School District · Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
13
13 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,626
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
13
13 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,626
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#93 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,626
+$215 vs Tennessee median
District size
9,402 students
Much larger than Tennessee median
About Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro is a Murfreesboro, Tennessee school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 9,402 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $11,626 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Murfreesboro demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Salem Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Murfreesboro students show an average math proficiency of 46.2% and ELA proficiency of 37.8%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Murfreesboro, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Murfreesboro with test data.
Schools in Murfreesboro
13 schools Elementary Schools 13
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Murfreesboro
- Total Enrollment
- 9,402
- Teachers (FTE)
- 637
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro has 13 schools in total — 13 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Murfreesboro?
The average composite rating for Murfreesboro is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro spends $11,626 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Murfreesboro?
The average student-teacher ratio in Murfreesboro is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Murfreesboro?
Salem Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Murfreesboro with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Murfreesboro?
Across schools in Murfreesboro with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Murfreesboro compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Murfreesboro has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in TN
Compare Murfreesboro with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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