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Barfield Elementary

Elementary School · Rutherford County

350 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37128

Enrollment

965

Student-Teacher

16.1:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#969 of 1,786

In Murfreesboro

#22 of 32

public schools

In district

#26 of 50

Rutherford County

Equity

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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Barfield Elementary

6.3/10

Elementary School in Murfreesboro · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Barfield Elementary

Barfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Murfreesboro, TN, part of Rutherford County. Barfield Elementary serves approximately 965 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Barfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #969 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Barfield Elementary show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • District avg 6.5
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.8% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+19.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,708
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Barfield Elementary — Students at Barfield Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 60.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 54.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
59%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
49.1%
ELA
45.4%
2025
Math
58.7%
ELA
48.8%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.5/10.

How Barfield Elementary Compares

See how Barfield Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.3/10
46th percentile in TN
Academic
8.3/10
Excellent
Growth
5.5/10
Average
Environment
5.2/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
60 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
17.3%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

350 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37128

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Barfield Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Salem Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is McFadden School Of Excellence (rated 8.7/10, 3.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Christiana Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Christiana), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Murfreesboro, see our Murfreesboro schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Riverdale High School Murfreesboro 1.9 mi 5.8
ICM ACADEMY Murfreesboro 2.8 mi
Discovery School Murfreesboro 3.0 mi 7.8
Black Fox Elementary Murfreesboro 3.0 mi 6.3
Salem Elementary School Murfreesboro 2.9 mi 8.7
Cason Lane Academy Murfreesboro 3.3 mi 7.3
GENESIS TEEN LEARNING CENTER @ RUTHERFORD COUNTY Murfreesboro 3.5 mi
BAMBINI VILLAGE MONTESSORI Murfreesboro 3.4 mi
McFadden School Of Excellence Murfreesboro 3.8 mi 8.7
Christiana Middle School Christiana 3.8 mi 5.9
Holloway High School Murfreesboro 3.7 mi 6.5
Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School Murfreesboro 3.7 mi 7.8
Christiana Elementary Christiana 4.0 mi 8.4
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF MURFREESBORO Murfreesboro 4.0 mi
Scales Elementary School Murfreesboro 3.6 mi 5.9
Central Magnet School Murfreesboro 4.3 mi 8.0
Hobgood Elementary Murfreesboro 4.2 mi 5.0
Homer Pittard Campus School Murfreesboro 4.5 mi 7.6
FRANKLIN ROAD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Murfreesboro 4.7 mi 5.2
Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School Murfreesboro 4.2 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,069

Median Home Value

$364,100

Median Rent

$1,514/mo

Population

77,016

College Educated

37.7%

Homeownership

65.4%

Avg Commute

28.9 min

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Median Age

32.2

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Black Fox Elementary Murfreesboro, TN 6.3
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Oak Elementary Bartlett, TN 6.3
Grahamwood Elementary Memphis, TN 6.2
Hillcrest Elementary Morristown, TN 6.2
Jasper Elementary School Jasper, TN 6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Barfield Elementary

What grades does Barfield Elementary serve?

Barfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Barfield Elementary?

Barfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 965 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barfield Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Barfield Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Barfield Elementary rank in TN?

Barfield Elementary ranks #969 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Barfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Barfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Barfield Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Barfield Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Barfield Elementary a charter school?

No, Barfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Barfield Elementary a Title I school?

No, Barfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
57 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
965
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Rutherford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%

District

Rutherford County
District Enrollment
51,595
Schools in District
51
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,708
District Rank
#26 of 50

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