How many students attend Central Magnet School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,210 students attended Central Magnet School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Magnet School?

Students at Central Magnet School are 77% White, 9% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Central Magnet School

Summary:

Central Magnet School is a high-performing public school serving grades 6-12 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with a student population of 1,210. The school is part of the Rutherford County School District, which is ranked 37th out of 140 districts in Tennessee and has a 4-star rating.

Central Magnet School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Tennessee, ranking 2nd out of 384 Tennessee high schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform their peers in the Rutherford County district and the state of Tennessee on standardized tests, with 95% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 45.9% in Rutherford County and 34% statewide. While the student population is predominantly White (77.19%), the school has a more diverse student body compared to the surrounding Stewarts Creek High School, Smyrna High School, and other schools in the district.

Central Magnet School's exceptional academic performance is further highlighted by its low student-teacher ratio of 16.8 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the surrounding high schools in the district. This level of sustained excellence, diverse student population, and ability to outshine nearby schools make Central Magnet School a model for high-quality public education in Tennessee.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

701 East Main ST
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

(615) 904-6789

District: Rutherford County

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 1,210

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.2%

Asian:

9.1%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.9%

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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central Magnet School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Magnet School 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 all middle school students at Central Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile
2014	92.23	7^th	485	98.6%
2015	92.95	6^th	492	98.8%
2021	95.51	16^th	576	97.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Central Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.18	31^st	538	94.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Central Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.64	10^th	529	98.1%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Central Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	86.41	2^nd	62	96.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Central Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	93.76	19^th	496	96.2%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Central Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2014	91.60	6^th	296	98.0%
2015	92.34	5^th	300	98.3%
2016	99.98	1^st	351	99.7%
2018	99.99	1^st	341	99.7%
2019	97.91	5^th	342	98.5%
2021	97.09	2^nd	347	99.4%
2023	99.95	2^nd	384	99.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Central Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	85.92	20^th	337	94.1%
2021	93.84	5^th	340	98.5%
2023	89.93	9^th	366	97.5%
2024	99.99	1^st	365	99.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Central Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	99.99	1^st	329	99.7%
2021	91.12	5^th	332	98.5%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Central Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	91.21	1^st	47	97.9%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Central Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	100.00	1^st	199	99.5%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Central Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	99.05	1^st	180	99.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Central Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	99.98	1^st	307	99.7%
2019	97.34	5^th	301	98.3%
2021	92.13	2^nd	306	99.3%
2023	99.94	1^st	325	99.7%

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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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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Central is a terrible school with a terrible experience. Students are constantly stressed about maintaining a high GPA and are unable to enjoy the social benefits of other schools. We don't even have our own football team, so going to a football game is a strong no. Honestly, any Central student would be better off at a school like Blackman or Riverdale, because a 3.5 (which you're probably going to get at Central, because the teachers are terrible and the workload is FAR TOO HIGH) with a Central diploma probably won't get you as far as a 4.0 with a Blackman diploma. Let's not forget that my fellow classmates are all awkward, crummy, and annoying, most being religiously biased and Republican. The environment is so negative that at least EVERY student who has managed to grow up in the pre-K styled environment will tell you they've broken down MULTIPLE times due to the high pressure and terrible teaching.

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Enrollment information for Central Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	611	31	47	15	3	0	5	712
2012	798	40	52	19	3	0	3	915
2013	959	40	62	26	2	0	8	1097
2014	1047	42	68	29	3	0	8	1197
2015	1066	42	76	33	3	0	10	1230
2016	1056	50	64	37	2	0	14	1223
2017	1061	59	69	34	0	0	13	1236
2018	1033	71	79	38	1	0	18	1240
2019	1028	69	75	47	2	0	28	1249
2020	1013	60	77	55	3	1	39	1248
2021	985	59	82	62	3	1	45	1237
2022	955	56	95	63	1	1	44	1215
2023	934	47	110	64	1	1	53	1210

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	712	40.0	17.8	0
2012	915	51.0	17.9	7.9
2013	1097	59.6	18.4	8.2
2014	1197	67.5	17.7	7.9
2015	1230	68.0	18.0	8.9
2016	1223	70.0	17.4	10.4
2017	1236	70.0	17.6	n/a
2018	1240	67.5	18.3	n/a
2019	1249	73.0	17.1	n/a
2020	1248	72.7	17.1	7.9
2021	1237	71.6	17.2	n/a
2022	1215	71.0	17.1	n/a
2023	1210	71.7	16.8	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 Central Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	712	40.0	17.8	0
2012	915	51.0	17.9	7.9
2013	1097	59.6	18.4	8.2
2014	1197	67.5	17.7	7.9
2015	1230	68.0	18.0	8.9
2016	1223	70.0	17.4	10.4
2017	1236	70.0	17.6	n/a
2018	1240	67.5	18.3	n/a
2019	1249	73.0	17.1	n/a
2020	1248	72.7	17.1	7.9
2021	1237	71.6	17.2	n/a
2022	1215	71.0	17.1	n/a
2023	1210	71.7	16.8	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 Central Magnet School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$191 (2.4%)	$7,618 (93.8%)	$8,122
2020	$170 (2.0%)	$7,911 (94.5%)	$8,373
2021	$437 (4.9%)	$8,138 (91.6%)	$8,885
2022	$512 (5.3%)	$8,644 (90.2%)	$9,585
2023	$530 (5.2%)	$9,246 (91.3%)	$10,129

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Central Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 5^th of 342 High schools	Ranks 2^nd of 384 High schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Integrated Math I (Central Magnet School)	88.4	92.7	4.3%
9th Grade Integrated Math I (Rutherford County)	22.7	19.1	3.6%
9th Grade Integrated Math I (Tennessee)	17.9	15	2.9%
11th Grade Integrated Math III (Central Magnet School)	81.6	89.3	7.7%
11th Grade Integrated Math III (Rutherford County)	19.9	19.8	0.1%
11th Grade Integrated Math III (Tennessee)	14.7	14.4	0.3%
All Grades Integrated Math I (Central Magnet School)	94.4	94.1	0.3%
All Grades Integrated Math I (Rutherford County)	27.9	23.6	4.3%
All Grades Integrated Math I (Tennessee)	21.9	18.3	3.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1249	1210	3.1%
African American	69	47	31.9%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	75	110	46.7%
Hispanic	47	64	36.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1028	934	9.1%
Two or More Races	28	53	89.3%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)			TNReady Algebra II (2024)				TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady US History (2024)				TNReady English I (2024)					TNReady English II (2024)			TNReady Geometry (2024)					TNReady Science (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 Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I 10th Grade	TNReady English I 11th Grade	TNReady English I 12th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II 11th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	701 East Main ST	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 904-6789	1,210	72	16.8		934 (77.2%)	47 (3.9%)	64 (5.3%)	110 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.4%)								(n/a)	93.9																													$10,129	$530	$9,246
Holloway High School	Public	9-12	619 South Highland AVE	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 890-6004	120	16	7.4		55 (45.8%)	37 (30.8%)	20 (16.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.8%)	47.3	187^th of 392 public high schools	52.3%		23.5	315^th of 384 public high schools	18.0%	128	20.0		20.0				8.9		33.3		32.4	50.0	26.9		39.1	26.9				26.9	44.4		44.8		38.5			35.3		$20,832	$560	$20,183
Rutherford County Adult High School	Public	9-12	2240 Southpark Drive #1	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 896-0876	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Daniel McKee Alternative School	Public	6-12	2623 Halls Hill PIKE	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 890-2282	72	13	5.5		22 (30.6%)	39 (54.2%)	8 (11.1%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)								(n/a)																													6.3
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	802 Warrior DR	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 890-6450	2,043	152	13.4		1,023 (50.1%)	448 (21.9%)	380 (18.6%)	95 (4.7%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	92 (4.5%)	54.7	141^st of 392 public high schools	64.0%		44.1	189^th of 384 public high schools	50.8%	48	21.6	12.5	21.2	85.1	24.2		29.8	94.2	42.0	21.4	46.7		34.5	27.3	34.9	37.4				36.1	55.3		54.7	89.6	29.3	7.1		35.3		$10,392	$663	$9,391
Oakland High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2225 Patriot DR	Murfreesboro	37130	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 904-3780	1,980	138	14.3		1,049 (53.0%)	468 (23.6%)	309 (15.6%)	48 (2.4%)	8 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	95 (4.8%)	66.3	91^st of 392 public high schools	76.8%		59.7	112^th of 384 public high schools	70.8%	21	28.5		27.0	83.7	22.0		31.9	92.8	39.8	24.0	54.4	52.9	34.2	20.0	34.5	55.1				53.7	61.1		60.6	93.7	38.6	7.1	10.0	43.2		$10,312	$601	$9,410
Siegel High School	Public	9-12	3300 Siegel RD	Murfreesboro	37129	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 904-3800	1,861	121	15.4		1,185 (63.7%)	317 (17.0%)	239 (12.8%)	50 (2.7%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	60 (3.2%)	69.2	74^th of 392 public high schools	81.1%		58	126^th of 384 public high schools	67.2%	52	18.0	10.0	17.8	90.7	29.1		34.3		50.4	8.3	57.4		48.6		49.2	50.8				49.8	70.3		70.0		36.4	12.5		44.0		$10,663	$679	$9,623
Blackman High School	Public	9-12	3956 Blaze DR	Murfreesboro	37128	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 904-3850	2,194	124	17.6		1,160 (52.9%)	482 (22.0%)	323 (14.7%)	105 (4.8%)	3 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	116 (5.3%)	71.8	67^th of 392 public high schools	82.9%		69.8	60^th of 384 public high schools	84.4%	7	31.3		31.1	92.9	40.4	21.4	45.6	90.5	35.9	25.0	53.5		40.9	38.9	40.5	47.3		7.1	8.3	45.3	66.8	41.7	65.6	84.2	35.4	11.8		39.1		$9,495	$545	$8,589
Rockvale High School	Public	9-12	6545 Highway 99	Rockvale	37153	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 893-5812	2,292	127	18.0		1,286 (56.1%)	425 (18.5%)	331 (14.4%)	99 (4.3%)	4 (0.2%)	9 (0.4%)	138 (6.0%)	74.5	56^th of 392 public high schools	85.7%		68.3	66^th of 384 public high schools	82.8%	10	28.9		28.5	92.2	32.0	5.6	36.7	93.4	44.5		58.7		50.9		50.8	49.8	8.3			48.0	69.9		69.4	92.3	37.8			40.0		$9,113	$531	$8,262
Smyrna High School	Public	9-12	100 Bulldog DR	Smyrna	37167	Rutherford County	Rutherford County	No	No	No	No	(615) 904-3865	2,200	126	17.4		835 (38.0%)	400 (18.2%)	753 (34.2%)	134 (6.1%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	72 (3.3%)	50.6	170^th of 392 public high schools	56.6%		44.8	186^th of 384 public high schools	51.6%	16	11.8		11.4	83.0	21.0	7.0	25.2	88.1	45.1		49.8		31.7	50.0	32.8	32.6				31.8	57.5	5.6	55.6	89.5	34.6	10.0		38.4		$9,689	$609	$8,688

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