Serving 847 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Erma Siegel Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 847 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Erma Siegel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Erma Siegel Elementary School's student population of 847 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
847 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Erma Siegel Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Erma Siegel Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
16%
21%
White
64%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erma Siegel Elementary School's ranking?
Erma Siegel Elementary School is ranked #143 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Erma Siegel Elementary School?
847 students attend Erma Siegel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Erma Siegel Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erma Siegel Elementary School?
Erma Siegel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Erma Siegel Elementary School offer ?
Erma Siegel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Erma Siegel Elementary School part of?
Erma Siegel Elementary School is part of Murfreesboro School District.
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