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#1421 of 1,786 schools in TN
Hobgood Elementary
Elementary School · Murfreesboro · Murfreesboro, TN
A Murfreesboro elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
307 Baird LN, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- Math 34% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hobgood Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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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Where Hobgood Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Pittard Campus SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Bradley Academy - an Arts Integrated SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Reeves-rogers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Discovery SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 391 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Murfreesboro
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #13 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
Hobgood Elementary is listed in Murfreesboro; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hobgood Elementary
Hobgood Elementary is a public elementary school in Murfreesboro, TN, part of Murfreesboro, serving approximately 623 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,421 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hobgood Elementary
What grades does Hobgood Elementary serve?
Hobgood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Hobgood Elementary?
Hobgood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobgood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hobgood Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hobgood Elementary rank in TN?
Hobgood Elementary ranks #1,421 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Hobgood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hobgood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Hobgood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hobgood Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hobgood Elementary a charter school?
No, Hobgood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hobgood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hobgood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 623
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Rutherford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (615) 895-2744
- Area population (ZIP 37130)
- 57,768
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
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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