Serving 32 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Murrell At Glenn School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Murrell At Glenn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Murrell At Glenn School's student population of 32 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Murrell At Glenn School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murrell At Glenn School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
66%
21%
White
16%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murrell At Glenn School's ranking?
Murrell At Glenn School is ranked #1167 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Murrell At Glenn School often compared to?
Murrell At Glenn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cora Howe School, Harris-hillman Special Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Murrell At Glenn School?
32 students attend Murrell At Glenn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Murrell At Glenn School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murrell At Glenn School?
Murrell At Glenn School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Murrell At Glenn School offer ?
Murrell At Glenn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Murrell At Glenn School part of?
Murrell At Glenn School is part of Davidson County School District.
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