Serving 937 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Overall Creek 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 63% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Overall Creek Elementary serves the west part of Murfreesboro, TN, covering an area of approximately 9.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Overall Creek 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
Overall Creek Elementary School's student population of 937 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
937 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
63 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overall Creek Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#164 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Black
17%
20%
White
55%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overall Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Overall Creek Elementary School is ranked #164 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Overall Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Overall Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Overall Creek Elementary School?
937 students attend Overall Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Overall Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What grades does Overall Creek Elementary School offer ?
Overall Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Overall Creek Elementary School part of?
Overall Creek Elementary School is part of Murfreesboro School District.
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