McFadden School Of Excellence

Summary:

McFadden School Of Excellence is an exceptional elementary school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, serving 389 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Rutherford County school district, this public school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

McFadden School Of Excellence is a standout performer, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic achievement. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 3rd out of 1,020 elementary schools in Tennessee, with 92.8% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 91.9% of 5th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Science. These scores significantly outpace the Murfreesboro district and Tennessee state averages. The school's student population is predominantly white, at 77.63%, which is notably higher than the racial diversity of nearby schools.

While McFadden School Of Excellence's academic excellence is undeniable, the school's unique demographic composition raises questions about equity and inclusion. Nonetheless, the school's consistent high rankings, particularly for female and white students, suggest that it has effective teaching practices and a supportive learning environment that enables students to thrive. As parents and the community consider educational options, McFadden School Of Excellence stands out as a top-performing institution, though the broader context and opportunities for improvement should also be considered.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

221 Bridge AVE
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

(615) 893-7251

District: Rutherford County

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,077

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 389

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

Asian:

8.2%

African American:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McFadden School Of Excellence is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.6%), Asian (8.2%), African American (8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McFadden School Of Excellence is 18.5, which is the highest among 25 elementary schools in the Rutherford County School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McFadden School Of Excellence is $11,077. 16 elementary schools in the Rutherford County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

McFadden School Of Excellence was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Rutherford County:

SchoolDigger ranks Rutherford County 33^rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McFadden School Of Excellence

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Rank History for all students at McFadden School Of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2012	99.19	4^th	820	99.5%
2013	99.26	1^st	846	99.9%
2014	94.92	6^th	853	99.3%
2015	98.50	2^nd	855	99.8%
2018	99.89	2^nd	997	99.8%
2019	99.96	2^nd	985	99.8%
2021	99.92	1^st	983	99.9%
2023	99.52	3^rd	1020	99.7%

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Rank History for Female students at McFadden School Of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	99.82	1^st	926	99.9%
2021	99.78	1^st	945	99.9%
2022	99.33	4^th	975	99.6%
2023	97.16	22^nd	989	97.8%

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Rank History for Male students at McFadden School Of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	99.85	3^rd	941	99.7%

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Rank History for White students at McFadden School Of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	99.73	2^nd	841	99.8%
2021	99.75	2^nd	844	99.8%
2023	98.73	5^th	852	99.4%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McFadden School Of Excellence

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	450	155	113	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	718
1989	467	178	113	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	759
1990	472	168	98	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	740
1991	522	189	71	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	789
1992	517	187	70	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	781
1993	554	176	69	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	805
1994	460	148	39	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	654
1995	418	120	40	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	584
1996	418	120	40	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	584
1997	342	123	28	2	1	n/a	n/a	-5	491
1998	441	44	9	5	1	n/a	n/a	-1	499
1999	298	108	18	6	0	n/a	n/a	-1	429
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	384	384
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	424	424
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	384	384
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	384	384
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	391	391
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	406	406
2006	363	27	15	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	407
2007	342	21	12	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	380
2008	370	22	13	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	408
2009	370	19	14	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	407
2010	370	19	16	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	410
2011	325	16	17	10	1	1	5	0	375
2012	350	16	12	8	1	0	5	0	392
2013	347	16	12	8	2	0	6	0	391
2014	341	17	11	10	1	0	6	0	386
2015	337	19	12	9	1	0	10	0	388
2016	346	16	12	5	1	0	10	0	390
2017	335	14	13	6	1	0	15	0	384
2018	330	13	13	8	0	0	18	0	382
2019	337	14	11	6	0	0	21	0	389
2020	338	12	12	8	0	1	18	0	389
2021	325	12	18	8	0	1	21	0	385
2022	317	15	28	7	0	1	20	0	388
2023	302	25	31	9	0	1	21	0	389
2024	298	31	32	6	0	1	21	0	389

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McFadden School Of Excellence

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	718	29.0	24.7	n/a
1989	759	29.0	26.1	n/a
1990	740	29.0	25.5	n/a
1991	789	46.0	17.1	n/a
1992	781	46.0	16.9	n/a
1993	805	46.0	17.5	n/a
1994	654	45.0	14.5	n/a
1995	584	45.0	13.0	n/a
1996	584	45.0	13.0	n/a
1997	491	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	499	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	429	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	384	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	424	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	384	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	384	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	391	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	406	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	407	21.0	19.4	n/a
2007	380	22.0	17.3	1.6
2008	408	22.0	18.5	2.2
2009	407	22.5	18.1	1.7
2010	410	21.0	19.5	2.2
2011	375	21.0	17.8	2.7
2012	392	21.0	18.6	3.6
2013	391	20.0	19.5	5.1
2014	386	21.0	18.3	6.2
2015	388	21.0	18.4	3.1
2016	390	21.0	18.5	1.8
2017	384	22.0	17.4	n/a
2018	382	20.0	19.1	n/a
2019	389	21.0	18.5	n/a
2020	389	21.5	18.0	4.6
2021	385	21.5	17.9	n/a
2022	388	21.0	18.4	n/a
2023	389	21.0	18.5	n/a
2024	389	21.0	18.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McFadden School Of Excellence

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	718	29.0	24.7	n/a
1989	759	29.0	26.1	n/a
1990	740	29.0	25.5	n/a
1991	789	46.0	17.1	n/a
1992	781	46.0	16.9	n/a
1993	805	46.0	17.5	n/a
1994	654	45.0	14.5	n/a
1995	584	45.0	13.0	n/a
1996	584	45.0	13.0	n/a
1997	491	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	499	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	429	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	384	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	424	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	384	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	384	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	391	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	406	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	407	21.0	19.4	n/a
2007	380	22.0	17.3	1.6
2008	408	22.0	18.5	2.2
2009	407	22.5	18.1	1.7
2010	410	21.0	19.5	2.2
2011	375	21.0	17.8	2.7
2012	392	21.0	18.6	3.6
2013	391	20.0	19.5	5.1
2014	386	21.0	18.3	6.2
2015	388	21.0	18.4	3.1
2016	390	21.0	18.5	1.8
2017	384	22.0	17.4	n/a
2018	382	20.0	19.1	n/a
2019	389	21.0	18.5	n/a
2020	389	21.5	18.0	4.6
2021	385	21.5	17.9	n/a
2022	388	21.0	18.4	n/a
2023	389	21.0	18.5	n/a
2024	389	21.0	18.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McFadden School Of Excellence

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$191 (2.1%)	$8,260 (91.9%)	$8,990
2020	$170 (1.8%)	$8,543 (92.1%)	$9,272
2021	$437 (4.5%)	$8,671 (89.6%)	$9,679
2022	$512 (4.9%)	$9,172 (87.5%)	$10,480
2023	$530 (4.8%)	$9,675 (87.3%)	$11,077

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McFadden School Of Excellence

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 3^rd of 1020 Elementary schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (McFadden School Of Excellence)	94.6	94.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)	38.4	43.7	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	39.3	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McFadden School Of Excellence)	93.3	91.9	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)	38.9	41.8	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	35.2	37	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	389	389
African American	14	25	78.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	31	181.8%
Hispanic	6	9	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	337	302	10.4%
Two or More Races	21	21

Schools Near McFadden School Of Excellence

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)					TNReady English Language Arts (2024)					TNReady Science (2024)					TNReady Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McFadden School Of Excellence	Public, Magnet	K-5	221 Bridge AVE	Murfreesboro	37129	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 893-7251	389	21	18.5		298 (76.6%)	31 (8.0%)	6 (1.5%)	32 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.4%)								(n/a)	95.0																	$11,077	$530	$9,675
Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School	Public	K-6	511 Doctor Martin Luther King	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Murfreesboro	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 895-2672	342	30	11.4		51 (14.9%)	135 (39.5%)	132 (38.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.1%)	34	684^th of 1018 public elementary schools	32.8%		25.4	777^th of 1020 public elementary schools	23.8%	93	54.5	23.5	39.6	43.2	39.4	31.8	29.4	16.7	32.4	27.2	40.9	35.3	18.8	21.6	29.4	24.3	24.3	$15,566	$1,230	$12,787
Discovery School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1165 Middle Tennessee BLVD	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Murfreesboro	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 895-4973	391	22	17.9		308 (78.8%)	32 (8.2%)	12 (3.1%)	14 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.1%)	99.6	2^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.6	2^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	99.8%		88.3			94.4	93.8	93.2		89.4	94.4	93.3	86.7				94.3			$11,498	$739	$10,201
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	711 Clark BLVD	Murfreesboro	37129	Rutherford County	Murfreesboro	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 890-7841	638	53	12.1		248 (38.9%)	177 (27.7%)	128 (20.1%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (11.9%)	21.1	832^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	18.3%		33.9	681^st of 1020 public elementary schools	33.2%	151	21.6	34.7	29.6	32.7	29.0	20.5	21.6	18.1	28.6	21.4	22.7	25.7	17.3	34.7	24.0	10.2	10.2	$14,162	$1,378	$11,878
Homer Pittard Campus School	Public	K-5	923 E. Lytle ST	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 895-1030	236	16	14.7		194 (82.2%)	18 (7.6%)	12 (5.1%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	95.3	48^th of 1018 public elementary schools	95.3%		91.2	86^th of 1020 public elementary schools	91.6%	38	73.7	83.7	71.4		76.4	68.4	76.7	76.2		74.0	65.8	74.4	73.8		71.5			$13,297	$530	$12,666
Hobgood Elementary	Public	K-6	307 Baird LN	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Murfreesboro	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 895-2744	623	46	13.5		134 (21.5%)	237 (38.0%)	179 (28.7%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	61 (9.8%)	35.4	673^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	33.9%		26	773^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	24.2%	100	39.6	34.9	43.8	17.3	35.5	34.1	38.1	34.7	15.4	32.1	34.1	34.9	30.1	25.0	31.8			$12,443	$1,249	$10,261
Northfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	550 W Northfield BLVD	Murfreesboro	37129	Rutherford County	Murfreesboro	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 895-7324	712	50	14.3		347 (48.7%)	179 (25.1%)	95 (13.3%)	15 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (10.7%)	48.1	500^th of 1018 public elementary schools	50.9%		63.8	306^th of 1020 public elementary schools	70.0%	194	31.3	46.0	45.3	28.6	40.6	34.9	50.0	35.8	28.6	39.7	31.3	49.5	42.5	23.8	40.5	14.3	14.3	$13,154	$986	$11,159
Reeves-Rogers Elementary	Public	K-5	1807 Greenland DR	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Murfreesboro	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 895-4973	355	25	14.4		93 (26.2%)	178 (50.1%)	62 (17.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	35.1	678^th of 1018 public elementary schools	33.4%		33	696^th of 1020 public elementary schools	31.8%	18	23.1	40.4	39.2		33.5	15.6	35.1	33.3		27.3	27.7	49.1	41.2		38.7			$14,014	$1,493	$11,475
Black Fox Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1753 South Rutherford BLVD	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Murfreesboro	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 893-6395	861	55	15.6		235 (27.3%)	254 (29.5%)	282 (32.8%)	29 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	57 (6.6%)	44.1	555^th of 1018 public elementary schools	45.5%		45.7	539^th of 1020 public elementary schools	47.2%	16	37.7	36.6	51.8	31.5	40.4	43.4	38.6	35.1	25.0	36.4	40.6	44.6	33.3	32.9	38.1	19.2	19.2	$12,970	$1,124	$10,857
Cason Lane Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	1330 Cason LN	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Murfreesboro	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 898-7145	869	57	15.1		329 (37.9%)	253 (29.1%)	149 (17.1%)	32 (3.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	101 (11.6%)	36.5	657^th of 1018 public elementary schools	35.5%		33.2	691^st of 1020 public elementary schools	32.3%	34	39.0	29.4	40.6	13.9	34.0	34.0	39.2	35.6	16.7	34.2	42.9	30.4	33.7	19.4	34.0	19.4	19.4	$12,072	$993	$10,400

Frequently Asked Questions about McFadden School Of Excellence

What district is McFadden School Of Excellence in?

Rutherford County

How many students attend McFadden School Of Excellence?

In the 2023-24 school year, 389 students attended McFadden School Of Excellence.

What is the racial makeup of McFadden School Of Excellence?

Students at McFadden School Of Excellence are 77% White, 8% Asian, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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