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#962 of 1,786 schools in TN

Black Fox Elementary

Elementary School · Murfreesboro · Murfreesboro, TN

A Murfreesboro elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1753 South Rutherford BLVD, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

  • Math 42% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.8 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$11,626
Chronic Absenteeism13.6%

Students at Black Fox Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Black Fox Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,444/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murfreesboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,389

Median home value

$347,100

Median rent

$1,157/mo

College educated

37.5%

Homeownership

48.7%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–61.9 mi342Compare →
Icm AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.9 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Murfreesboro

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#10 of 13
District spending per student
$11,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Black Fox Elementary is listed in Murfreesboro; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Black Fox Elementary

Black Fox Elementary is a public elementary school in Murfreesboro, TN, part of Murfreesboro, serving approximately 861 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #962 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Black Fox Elementary

What grades does Black Fox Elementary serve?

Black Fox Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Black Fox Elementary?

Black Fox Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 861 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Fox Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Black Fox Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Black Fox Elementary rank in TN?

Black Fox Elementary ranks #962 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Black Fox Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Black Fox 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 Black Fox Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Fox Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Black Fox Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Black Fox Elementary a Title I school?

No, Black Fox Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
861
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Rutherford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.6%
Area population (ZIP 37130)
57,768
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
33
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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