Siegel Middle School

355 West Thompson Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,191 students in grades 6-8, Siegel Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20% in TN
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Siegel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Siegel Middle School's student population of 1,191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
2001

School Rankings

Siegel Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Siegel Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#302 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
47%
31%
46%
37%
50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
12%
21%
White
67%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Siegel Middle School's ranking?
Siegel Middle School is ranked #302 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Siegel Middle School often compared to?
Siegel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Siegel Middle School?
1,191 students attend Siegel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Siegel Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Siegel Middle School?
Siegel Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Siegel Middle School offer ?
Siegel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Siegel Middle School part of?
Siegel Middle School is part of Rutherford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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