Very Good
#658 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 37% in state
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School
Middle School · Rutherford County · Murfreesboro, TN
A Rutherford County middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
555 Manchester HWY, Murfreesboro, TN 37127
- Math 52% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitworth-buchanan Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* 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 Whitworth-buchanan Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$85,947
Median home value
$329,300
Median rent
$1,274/mo
College educated
38.7%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Rutherford County
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #17 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
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School is listed in Rutherford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitworth-buchanan Middle School
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School is a public middle school in Murfreesboro, TN, part of Rutherford County, serving approximately 762 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #658 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitworth-buchanan Middle School
What grades does Whitworth-buchanan Middle School serve?
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Whitworth-buchanan Middle School?
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 762 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitworth-buchanan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitworth-buchanan Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitworth-buchanan Middle School rank in TN?
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School ranks #658 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Whitworth-buchanan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitworth-buchanan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Whitworth-buchanan Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitworth-buchanan Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Whitworth-buchanan Middle School a charter school?
No, Whitworth-buchanan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitworth-buchanan Middle School a Title I school?
No, Whitworth-buchanan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 762
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rutherford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (615) 904-6765
- Area population (ZIP 37127)
- 22,029
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 37127; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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