Scales Elementary School
Tel:
(615)895-5279
- Scales Elementary School serves 922 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 56% (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 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Scales Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Scales Elementary School's student population of 922 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 922 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Scales Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Scales Elementary School is 0.54, 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 | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 10% |
| Black | 17% | 22% |
| White | 65% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 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 | Murfreesboro School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Scales Elementary School is Riverdale High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Blackman Middle School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cason Lane Academy (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Murfreesboro Cason Lane Academy Grades: PK-6 | 788 students
0.9 miles
1330 Cason La
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615)898-7145 0.9 PK-6 788 - Murfreesboro Overall Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 919 students
2.1 miles
429 Otter Tr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615)624-5500 2.1 PK-6 919 - Murfreesboro Blackman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 854 students
2.6 miles
586 Fortress Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615)904-3795 2.6 PK-5 854 - Murfreesboro Riverdale High School Grades: 9-12 | 2023 students
2.6 miles
802 Warrior Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615)890-6450 2.6 9-12 2023 - Murfreesboro Blackman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1313 students
2.8 miles
3945 Blaze Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615)904-3860 2.8 6-8 1313
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