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#825 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 46% in state

Siegel Middle School

Middle School · Rutherford County · Murfreesboro, TN

A Rutherford County middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

355 West Thompson LN, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

  • Math 59% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$10,708
Chronic Absenteeism10.7%

Students at Siegel Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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 Proficiency49%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Siegel Middle School 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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

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Oakland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.56–82.9 mi1,151Compare →
Abundant Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2private1–104.6 mi35Compare →

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.

Rutherford County

Schools in district
51
Rank in district
#20 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

Siegel Middle School is listed in Rutherford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Siegel Middle School

Siegel Middle School is a public middle school in Murfreesboro, TN, part of Rutherford County, serving approximately 1,191 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #825 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Siegel Middle School

What grades does Siegel Middle School serve?

Siegel Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Siegel Middle School?

Siegel Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,191 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Siegel Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Siegel Middle School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Siegel Middle School rank in TN?

Siegel Middle School ranks #825 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Siegel Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Siegel Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Siegel Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Siegel Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Siegel Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Siegel Middle School a Title I school?

No, Siegel Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,191
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Rutherford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.7%
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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