Excellent
#137 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 8% in state
Mcfadden School of Excellence
Elementary School · Rutherford County · Murfreesboro, TN
A Rutherford County elementary school where students score 46 points above what's typical for similar communities.
221 Bridge AVE, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
- Math 97% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcfadden School of Excellence score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 96% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mcfadden School of Excellence 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mitchell-neilson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 638 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rutherford County
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #2 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcfadden School of Excellence is listed in Rutherford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcfadden School of Excellence
Mcfadden School of Excellence is a public elementary school in Murfreesboro, TN, part of Rutherford County, serving approximately 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcfadden School of Excellence
What grades does Mcfadden School of Excellence serve?
Mcfadden School of Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mcfadden School of Excellence?
Mcfadden School of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcfadden School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcfadden School of Excellence is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcfadden School of Excellence rank in TN?
Mcfadden School of Excellence ranks #137 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Mcfadden School of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcfadden School of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Mcfadden School of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcfadden School of Excellence has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mcfadden School of Excellence a charter school?
No, Mcfadden School of Excellence is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcfadden School of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Mcfadden School of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Rutherford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.6%
- Phone
- (615) 893-7251
- Area population (ZIP 37129)
- 60,615
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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