Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mitchell-neilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mitchell-Neilson Elementary serves a central area in Murfreesboro, TN, encompassing approximately 6.5 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mitchell-neilson Elementary School's student population of 619 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
53 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mitchell-neilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitchell-neilson Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#965 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
16%
Black
31%
20%
White
33%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 Mitchell-neilson Elementary School's ranking?
Mitchell-neilson Elementary School is ranked #965 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mitchell-neilson Elementary School often compared to?
Mitchell-neilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Mitchell-neilson Elementary School?
619 students attend Mitchell-neilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Mitchell-neilson Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mitchell-neilson Elementary School offer ?
Mitchell-neilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell-neilson Elementary School part of?
Mitchell-neilson Elementary School is part of Murfreesboro School District.
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