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Walter Hill Elementary

Elementary School · Rutherford County

6309 Lebanon PIKE, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Enrollment

585

Student-Teacher

13.9:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,010 of 1,786

In Murfreesboro

#24 of 32

public schools

In district

#29 of 50

Rutherford County

Equity

8.6 / 10

Excellent

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Walter Hill Elementary

6.2/10

Elementary School in Murfreesboro · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.5/10

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7.6/10

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About Walter Hill Elementary

Walter Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Murfreesboro, TN, part of Rutherford County. Walter Hill Elementary serves approximately 585 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Walter Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,010 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for Walter Hill Elementary show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.3 pts below district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 6.5
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.6% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,708
Chronic Absenteeism10.8%

Walter Hill Elementary — Students at Walter Hill Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 58.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 47.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
43.9%
ELA
40.1%
2025
Math
52.6%
ELA
49.5%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.3/10.

How Walter Hill Elementary Compares

See how Walter Hill Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
44th percentile in TN
Academic
7.9/10
Very Good
Growth
4.3/10
Below Average
Environment
8.3/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
42 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.8%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

6309 Lebanon PIKE, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Walter Hill Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lascassas Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 5.8 miles away, in nearby Lascassas), which scores notably higher. Another option is Erma Siegel Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Homer Pittard Campus School (rated 7.6/10, 7.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Murfreesboro, see our Murfreesboro schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Wilson Elementary School Murfreesboro 2.3 mi 7.5
Erma Siegel Elementary Murfreesboro 3.1 mi 7.6
Siegel Middle School Murfreesboro 3.1 mi 6.7
Siegel High School Murfreesboro 3.4 mi 6.3
PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Murfreesboro 4.7 mi 7.0
John Pittard Elementary Murfreesboro 4.8 mi 5.8
Oakland Middle School Murfreesboro 4.8 mi 6.5
Oakland High School Murfreesboro 5.1 mi 6.8
Northfield Elementary Murfreesboro 5.4 mi 7.0
MONTESSORI WEAVER SCHOOL Murfreesboro 5.6 mi
MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Murfreesboro 5.8 mi 4.9
ST ROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Murfreesboro 6.1 mi 6.9
CEDAR GROVE SCHOOL Murfreesboro 6.2 mi 6.3
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary Murfreesboro 6.3 mi 6.4
ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Murfreesboro 5.5 mi 7.2
Reeves-Rogers Elementary Murfreesboro 6.8 mi 6.6
Daniel McKee Alternative School Murfreesboro 6.8 mi 5.4
Lascassas Elementary Lascassas 5.8 mi 7.8
Homer Pittard Campus School Murfreesboro 7.3 mi 7.6
Central Magnet School Murfreesboro 7.4 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37129 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,772

Median Home Value

$371,100

Median Rent

$1,597/mo

Population

60,615

College Educated

38.8%

Homeownership

68.2%

Avg Commute

27.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Median Age

38.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Walter Hill Elementary

What grades does Walter Hill Elementary serve?

Walter Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Walter Hill Elementary?

Walter Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Hill Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Walter Hill Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Walter Hill Elementary rank in TN?

Walter Hill Elementary ranks #1,010 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Walter Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Walter Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Walter Hill Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Walter Hill Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Walter Hill Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Walter Hill Elementary a Title I school?

No, Walter Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
20 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
585
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Rutherford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.8%

District

Rutherford County
District Enrollment
51,595
Schools in District
51
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,708
District Rank
#29 of 50

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