Serving 1,049 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Scales Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,049 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scales Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Scales Elementary School's student population of 1,049 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
1,049 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scales Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scales Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
23%
21%
White
47%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #390 out of 1,761 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 Blackman Elementary School, Rockvale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
1,049 students attend Scales Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Scales Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scales Elementary School?
Scales Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scales Elementary School offer ?
Scales Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Scales Elementary School part of?
Scales Elementary School is part of Murfreesboro School District.
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