Siegel Middle School

Summary:

Siegel Middle School is a public middle school located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,185 students. The school is part of the Rutherford County School District, which is ranked 33 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Siegel Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Tennessee, maintaining a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the Rutherford County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for TNReady assessments across all subjects and grade levels. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 68.19% White, 11.98% African American, 11.98% Hispanic, 2.36% Asian, and 5.4% two or more races, is higher than many of the surrounding middle schools in the Rutherford County district. Siegel Middle School's exceptional performance for its African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups, as well as its strong Gifted and Talented program, are particularly noteworthy.

In comparison, other middle schools in the Rutherford County district, such as Christiana Middle School, LaVergne Middle School, and Rockvale Middle School, have not consistently achieved the same level of academic excellence and subgroup performance as Siegel Middle School. Siegel's consistent academic excellence, strong subgroup performance, and diverse student population make it a standout middle school within the Rutherford County district and the state of Tennessee.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 355 West Thompson LN
       Murfreesboro, TN  37129


(615) 904-3830

District: Rutherford County

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend Siegel Middle School usually attend:

High:    Siegel High School

Feeder schools for Siegel Middle School:

Elementary:    Wilson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  1,185

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.2%
African American:
12.0%
Hispanic:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.1% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Siegel Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Siegel Middle School 66th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Siegel Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rutherford County:

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

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Rank History for Siegel Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Siegel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 93.96 19th 435 95.6%
2011 84.24 56th 462 87.9%
2012 79.75 78th 466 83.3%
2013 82.63 42nd 475 91.2%
2014 80.52 46th 485 90.5%
2015 83.65 44th 492 91.1%
2017 65.54 100th 362 72.4%
2018 74.24 94th 563 83.3%
2019 76.38 80th 574 86.1%
2021 81.38 65th 576 88.7%
2022 81.41 67th 569 88.2%
2023 87.42 52nd 594 91.2%
2024 83.65 66th 587 88.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Siegel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.40 19th 73 74.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Siegel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.13 80th 279 71.3%
2019 29.91 177th 222 20.3%
2021 48.41 80th 238 66.4%
2022 59.62 47th 260 81.9%
2023 63.87 43rd 288 85.1%
2024 60.95 57th 299 80.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Siegel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.47 187th 481 61.1%
2019 58.31 146th 490 70.2%
2021 61.25 104th 483 78.5%
2022 70.42 76th 495 84.6%
2023 83.69 32nd 514 93.8%
2024 77.18 56th 510 89.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Siegel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.03 69th 529 87.0%
2021 80.45 59th 538 89.0%
2022 80.86 60th 552 89.1%
2023 86.92 49th 560 91.3%
2024 82.78 66th 554 88.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Siegel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.74 6th 35 82.9%
2021 78.50 5th 39 87.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Siegel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.32 92nd 523 82.4%
2021 79.31 66th 529 87.5%
2022 77.69 77th 540 85.7%
2023 84.81 52nd 557 90.7%
2024 81.36 66th 560 88.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Siegel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.43 34th 58 41.4%
2019 39.62 35th 55 36.4%
2021 34.38 44th 62 29.0%
2022 64.42 25th 62 59.7%
2023 49.08 35th 56 37.5%
2024 34.77 50th 65 23.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Siegel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.90 81st 284 71.5%
2019 61.62 82nd 293 72.0%
2021 71.68 48th 277 82.7%
2022 76.96 41st 299 86.3%
2023 86.73 28th 316 91.1%
2024 84.36 35th 318 89.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Siegel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.70 71st 219 67.6%
2019 59.71 68th 228 70.2%
2021 59.84 68th 261 73.9%
2022 64.06 66th 275 76.0%
2023 78.09 45th 285 84.2%
2024 71.17 63rd 285 77.9%
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Rank History for White students at Siegel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.98 89th 481 81.5%
2019 75.47 77th 484 84.1%
2021 82.34 58th 496 88.3%
2022 79.73 73rd 500 85.4%
2023 84.90 56th 503 88.9%
2024 80.29 75th 504 85.1%
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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.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Friday, January 16, 2015

Open Quote This is a great school. It has continued to be a strong leader among Tennessee schools. It has a safe and structured environment and decisions are made in the best educational interest of each student. Teachers spend countless hours of their own time sponsoring extra curricular activities. Students are extremely respectful and care about each other and parents are supportive. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, April 22, 2010

Open Quote This school is pretty bad in my opinion. It is like a dictatorship; we have to tuck in our JACKETS! Yes, our jackets have to be tucked in! The teachers I have are (all but two of them) are horrible. If they stopped worrying about wearing belts and tucking in our clothes, they might actually bond with us and make it a fun environment! Another thing about the belts is: if you think it's no big deal, think about how a considerable amount of students have had detention, in school suspension, etc. just for not tucking in our shirts, jackets, or wearing belts! They blow things way out of proportion!

Another complaint is the food - everyone I know complains about the food. It is not hand made and tastes terrible. It is pretty sad how they actually have to put a "Just because it looks bad doesn't mean it tastes bad" sign up and "Keep rude comments to yourself" signs along with it in the cafeteria. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Siegel Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1034 1034
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1034 1034
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 997 997
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 963 963
2006 935 76 26 30 1 n/a n/a 0 1068
2007 910 84 25 38 3 n/a n/a 0 1060
2008 897 97 36 37 2 n/a n/a 0 1069
2009 984 101 33 36 1 n/a n/a 0 1155
2010 986 102 33 34 3 n/a n/a 0 1158
2011 826 89 26 27 2 3 7 0 980
2012 836 100 24 29 1 3 15 0 1008
2013 800 113 28 38 2 1 15 0 997
2014 815 130 25 52 1 2 28 0 1053
2015 804 131 20 48 0 1 35 0 1039
2016 807 133 23 56 0 1 27 0 1047
2017 853 134 28 74 2 2 27 0 1120
2018 870 150 36 90 2 2 24 0 1174
2019 856 154 41 87 3 0 28 0 1169
2020 862 170 34 89 1 2 24 0 1182
2021 801 150 32 103 1 2 42 0 1131
2022 809 155 27 110 1 1 58 0 1161
2023 808 142 28 142 1 0 64 0 1185

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 Siegel Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1034 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1034 n/a n/a n/a
2004 997 n/a n/a n/a
2005 963 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1068 56.0 19.1 n/a
2007 1060 51.0 20.8 16.4
2008 1069 57.0 18.8 18.1
2009 1155 57.0 20.3 17.2
2010 1158 58.0 19.9 23.1
2011 980 56.0 17.5 29.7
2012 1008 57.0 17.6 28.8
2013 997 62.0 16.0 29.4
2014 1053 60.0 17.5 32.8
2015 1039 60.0 17.3 32.1
2016 1047 64.0 16.3 29.8
2017 1120 66.0 16.9 n/a
2018 1174 70.0 16.7 n/a
2019 1169 67.3 17.3 n/a
2020 1182 70.0 16.8 26.1
2021 1131 65.5 17.2 n/a
2022 1161 66.0 17.5 n/a
2023 1185 67.8 17.4 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 Siegel Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1034 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1034 n/a n/a n/a
2004 997 n/a n/a n/a
2005 963 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1068 56.0 19.1 n/a
2007 1060 51.0 20.8 16.4
2008 1069 57.0 18.8 18.1
2009 1155 57.0 20.3 17.2
2010 1158 58.0 19.9 23.1
2011 980 56.0 17.5 29.7
2012 1008 57.0 17.6 28.8
2013 997 62.0 16.0 29.4
2014 1053 60.0 17.5 32.8
2015 1039 60.0 17.3 32.1
2016 1047 64.0 16.3 29.8
2017 1120 66.0 16.9 n/a
2018 1174 70.0 16.7 n/a
2019 1169 67.3 17.3 n/a
2020 1182 70.0 16.8 26.1
2021 1131 65.5 17.2 n/a
2022 1161 66.0 17.5 n/a
2023 1185 67.8 17.4 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Siegel Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $220 (2.7%) $7,433 (92.3%) $8,050
2020 $258 (3.1%) $7,664 (92.8%) $8,261
2021 $531 (5.9%) $8,072 (90.2%) $8,947
2022 $598 (6.4%) $8,326 (88.6%) $9,397
2023 $554 (5.6%) $8,841 (90.1%) $9,807

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Siegel Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 80th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 52nd of 594 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Siegel Middle School)41.553.4
 11.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)45.947.4
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Siegel Middle School)44.657
 12.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)42.945.5
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Siegel Middle School)52.257.6
 5.4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Rutherford County)52.257.1
 4.9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Siegel Middle School)40.355.1
 14.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)39.346.8
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Siegel Middle School)43.647.2
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)42.144.7
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Siegel Middle School)66.666.7
 0.1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Rutherford County)53.760.6
 6.9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Siegel Middle School)41.659.3
 17.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)40.845.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Siegel Middle School)39.142.9
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)3335.6
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Integrated Math I (Siegel Middle School)87.893.5
 5.7%
   8th Grade Integrated Math I (Rutherford County)9495.4
 1.4%
   8th Grade Integrated Math I (Tennessee)63.875.3
 11.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Siegel Middle School)53.465.5
 12.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Rutherford County)44.848.8
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Siegel Middle School)41.155.8
 14.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Rutherford County)47.847.8
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Siegel Middle School)42.248.8
 6.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rutherford County)39.243.6
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Integrated Math I (Siegel Middle School)87.893.5
 5.7%
   All Grades Integrated Math I (Rutherford County)27.927.9
   All Grades Integrated Math I (Tennessee)21.921.1
 0.8%
All Grades Social Studies (Siegel Middle School)57.863.4
 5.6%
   All Grades Social Studies (Rutherford County)50.255.5
 5.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11691185
 1.4%
African American154142
 7.8%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian4128
 31.7%
Hispanic87142
 63.2%
Pacific Islander00
White856808
 5.6%
Two or More Races2864
 128.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Siegel Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,185 students attended Siegel Middle School.

Siegel Middle School ranks 66th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Siegel Middle School are 68% White, 12% African American, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Siegel Middle School usually go on to attend Siegel High School


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