Serving 937 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scales Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Scales Elementary School serves the southwest part of Murfreesboro, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the school from the zone's edge, which can extend up to 2.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scales 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
67 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow!
School Rankings
Scales Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scales Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#507 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Blue
School Mascot
Starburst
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scales Elementary School's ranking?
Scales Elementary School is ranked #507 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Scales Elementary School often compared to?
Scales Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockvale Elementary School, Blackman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Scales Elementary School?
937 students attend Scales Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Scales Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Scales Elementary School offer ?
Scales Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scales Elementary School part of?
Scales Elementary School is part of Murfreesboro School District.
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