Blackman Middle School
- Blackman Middle School serves 1,313 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Blackman Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Blackman Middle School's student population of 1,313 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,313 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Blackman Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Blackman Middle School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | #129 out of 573 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 10% |
| Black | 17% | 22% |
| White | 70% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rutherford County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Blackman Middle School is Blackman High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stewarts Creek Middle School (4.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Blackman Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Murfreesboro Blackman High School Grades: 9-12 | 2180 students
0.2 miles
3956 Blaze Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615)904-3850 0.2 9-12 2180 - Murfreesboro Blackman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 854 students
0.3 miles
586 Fortress Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615)904-3795 0.3 PK-5 854 - Murfreesboro Overall Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 919 students
1.6 miles
429 Otter Tr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615)624-5500 1.6 PK-6 919 - Murfreesboro Cason Lane Academy Grades: PK-6 | 788 students
2.8 miles
1330 Cason La
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615)898-7145 2.8 PK-6 788 - Murfreesboro Scales Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 922 students
2.8 miles
2340 St. Andrews Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615)895-5279 2.8 PK-6 922
School Reviews
| 5 Fun,nice teachers and cool school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Cesareo Espinoza |
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