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#461 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 26% in state

Erma Siegel Elementary

Elementary School · Murfreesboro · Murfreesboro, TN

A Murfreesboro elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

135 W Thompson LN, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

  • Math 59% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.2% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+19.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$11,626
Chronic Absenteeism6.9%

Students at Erma Siegel Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency59%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Erma Siegel 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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

$89,772

Median home value

$371,100

Median rent

$1,597/mo

College educated

38.8%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37129; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Providence Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–121.9 mi656Compare →
John Pittard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–62.4 mi834Compare →
Northfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–62.4 mi712Compare →
Montessori Weaver SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.6 mi7Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Murfreesboro

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#5 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

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

About Erma Siegel Elementary

Erma Siegel Elementary is a public elementary school in Murfreesboro, TN, part of Murfreesboro, serving approximately 856 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Erma Siegel Elementary

What grades does Erma Siegel Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Erma Siegel Elementary?

Erma Siegel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 856 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Erma Siegel Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Erma Siegel Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Erma Siegel Elementary rank in TN?

Erma Siegel Elementary ranks #461 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Erma Siegel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Erma Siegel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Erma Siegel Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Erma Siegel Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Erma Siegel Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Erma Siegel Elementary a Title I school?

No, Erma Siegel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
856
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Rutherford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.9%
Area population (ZIP 37129)
60,615
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
38.5
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 37129; 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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