Scales Elementary

Summary:

Scales Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Brentwood, Tennessee, serving 777 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. It is part of the Williamson County school district, which is ranked 2nd out of 139 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Scales Elementary consistently outperforms the Williamson County and Tennessee state averages in proficiency rates for TNReady Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 80.8% in Mathematics, 72.7% in English Language Arts, and 75.9% in Science, compared to Williamson County's 72.4%, 67.5%, and 76%, respectively, and Tennessee's 39.7%, 37.6%, and 44%. The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 77.1% to 83.1% across the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Scales Elementary also has consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, White students, and special education students, often placing in the top 50 or even top 25 schools in the state for these groups.

When compared to other highly-ranked schools in the Williamson County district, such as Hunters Bend Elementary, Crockett Elementary, and Lipscomb Elementary, Scales Elementary generally performs at a similar or slightly lower level in terms of proficiency rates and statewide rankings. However, Scales Elementary still outperforms the Davidson County schools by a significant margin, highlighting the stark contrast in academic achievement between the two districts.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6430 Murray LN
       Brentwood, TN  37027


(615) 472-4830

District: Williamson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,988 Help


Students who attend Scales Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Brentwood Middle School
High:    Brentwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  712

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Hispanic:
3.7%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Scales Elementary ranks better than 96.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 11th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Williamson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scales Elementary is 16.1. 26 elementary schools in the Williamson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scales Elementary is $11,988. 20 elementary schools in the Williamson County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scales Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Scales Elementary 32nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Scales Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Williamson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamson County 2nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Scales Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Scales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 99.43 5th 809 99.4%
2011 99.24 6th 818 99.3%
2013 97.62 5th 846 99.4%
2014 93.23 20th 853 97.7%
2015 96.22 14th 855 98.4%
2018 99.33 6th 997 99.4%
2019 98.90 16th 985 98.4%
2021 97.18 30th 983 96.9%
2022 98.04 23rd 1000 97.7%
2023 96.17 42nd 1020 95.9%
2024 96.79 32nd 1018 96.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Scales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.16 5th 395 98.7%
2019 89.82 16th 255 93.7%
2021 51.16 132nd 369 64.2%
2022 98.09 11th 447 97.5%
2023 89.33 32nd 528 93.9%
2024 89.14 31st 582 94.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Scales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.29 16th 926 98.3%
2021 95.25 35th 945 96.3%
2022 95.93 35th 975 96.4%
2023 93.80 55th 989 94.4%
2024 96.47 25th 990 97.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Scales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.70 14th 916 98.5%
2021 97.21 23rd 941 97.6%
2022 98.32 16th 980 98.4%
2023 95.62 39th 987 96.0%
2024 95.45 37th 991 96.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Scales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.74 5th 62 91.9%
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Rank History for White students at Scales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.51 10th 841 98.8%
2019 97.60 15th 812 98.2%
2021 95.87 30th 844 96.4%
2022 96.48 25th 844 97.0%
2023 93.33 49th 852 94.2%
2024 94.52 38th 847 95.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Scales Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 561 8 20 0 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1989 608 8 19 n/a n/a n/a n/a -1 634
1990 619 7 27 0 3 n/a n/a 0 656
1991 514 11 15 0 2 n/a n/a 0 542
1992 542 12 16 0 2 n/a n/a 0 572
1993 568 11 14 4 1 n/a n/a 0 598
1994 572 10 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1995 596 5 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1996 596 5 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1997 632 7 15 2 0 n/a n/a 2 658
1998 581 29 8 6 1 n/a n/a -1 624
1999 612 6 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 639 639
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 593 593
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 549 549
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 549 549
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 566 566
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 566 566
2006 561 6 27 3 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2007 590 5 38 5 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2008 580 6 37 7 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2009 568 4 39 5 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2010 545 5 39 6 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2011 598 7 5 6 0 0 0 0 616
2012 598 8 14 7 0 0 2 0 629
2013 592 9 30 15 0 0 6 0 652
2014 616 8 33 15 0 0 27 0 699
2015 694 10 32 21 0 0 28 0 785
2016 751 9 25 14 0 0 27 0 826
2017 709 11 24 19 0 0 31 0 794
2018 706 11 20 22 0 0 30 0 789
2019 737 15 18 21 1 0 28 0 820
2020 762 17 21 17 1 0 28 0 846
2021 681 12 15 29 1 0 22 0 760
2022 709 14 14 23 4 0 24 0 788
2023 700 9 10 30 3 0 25 0 777
2024 637 7 17 26 4 0 21 0 712

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scales Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 589 29.0 20.3 n/a
1989 634 30.0 21.1 n/a
1990 656 30.0 21.8 n/a
1991 542 34.0 15.9 n/a
1992 572 25.0 22.8 n/a
1993 598 25.0 23.9 n/a
1994 601 30.0 20.0 n/a
1995 610 37.0 16.5 n/a
1996 610 37.0 16.5 n/a
1997 658 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 624 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 628 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 639 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 593 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 549 n/a n/a n/a
2003 549 n/a n/a n/a
2004 566 n/a n/a n/a
2005 566 n/a n/a n/a
2006 597 35.4 16.9 n/a
2007 638 38.5 16.6 1.7
2008 630 38.7 16.3 2.5
2009 616 37.5 16.4 2.3
2010 595 37.4 15.8 0.8
2011 616 38.3 16.0 1.8
2012 629 37.5 16.7 3.2
2013 652 39.9 16.3 3.1
2014 699 41.8 16.7 2.1
2015 785 47.0 16.7 1.8
2016 826 49.0 16.8 1.3
2017 794 49.7 15.9 n/a
2018 789 49.2 16.0 n/a
2019 820 52.0 15.7 n/a
2020 846 52.6 16.0 0.8
2021 760 48.3 15.7 n/a
2022 788 47.7 16.5 n/a
2023 777 48.2 16.1 n/a
2024 712 44.0 16.1 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 Scales Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 589 29.0 20.3 n/a
1989 634 30.0 21.1 n/a
1990 656 30.0 21.8 n/a
1991 542 34.0 15.9 n/a
1992 572 25.0 22.8 n/a
1993 598 25.0 23.9 n/a
1994 601 30.0 20.0 n/a
1995 610 37.0 16.5 n/a
1996 610 37.0 16.5 n/a
1997 658 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 624 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 628 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 639 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 593 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 549 n/a n/a n/a
2003 549 n/a n/a n/a
2004 566 n/a n/a n/a
2005 566 n/a n/a n/a
2006 597 35.4 16.9 n/a
2007 638 38.5 16.6 1.7
2008 630 38.7 16.3 2.5
2009 616 37.5 16.4 2.3
2010 595 37.4 15.8 0.8
2011 616 38.3 16.0 1.8
2012 629 37.5 16.7 3.2
2013 652 39.9 16.3 3.1
2014 699 41.8 16.7 2.1
2015 785 47.0 16.7 1.8
2016 826 49.0 16.8 1.3
2017 794 49.7 15.9 n/a
2018 789 49.2 16.0 n/a
2019 820 52.0 15.7 n/a
2020 846 52.6 16.0 0.8
2021 760 48.3 15.7 n/a
2022 788 47.7 16.5 n/a
2023 777 48.2 16.1 n/a
2024 712 44.0 16.1 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 Scales Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $366 (4.1%) $8,168 (92.1%) $8,868
2020 $336 (3.4%) $9,209 (93.6%) $9,834
2021 $346 (3.3%) $9,837 (93.7%) $10,496
2022 $367 (3.5%) $9,791 (92.7%) $10,564
2023 $276 (2.3%) $11,199 (93.4%) $11,988

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Scales Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 16th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 42nd of 1020 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Scales Elementary)81.475.8
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Williamson County)74.475.4
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scales Elementary)70.166.9
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Williamson County)67.972.1
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scales Elementary)87.475.2
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Williamson County)78.676.9
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Scales Elementary)81.776.6
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Williamson County)65.873.5
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scales Elementary)73.468.3
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Williamson County)66.466
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Scales Elementary)88.777.6
 11.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Williamson County)74.571.8
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Scales Elementary)75.270.8
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Williamson County)66.767.4
 0.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students820777
 5.2%
African American159
 40%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1810
 44.4%
Hispanic2130
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White737700
 5%
Two or More Races2825
 10.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Scales Elementary

Yes! Scales Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 32nd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools.

Students at Scales Elementary are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 712 students attended Scales Elementary.

Students who attend Scales Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brentwood Middle School
High : Brentwood High School


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