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Black Fox Elementary School vs. Blackman Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Black Fox Elementary School
1753 South Rutherford Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Blackman Elementary School
586 Fortress Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Black Fox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 861 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Black Fox Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,068 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blackman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
861 students
1,068 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Black Fox Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blackman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Black Fox Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blackman Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Black Fox Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blackman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Black Fox Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Murfreesboro School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blackman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rutherford County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#647 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
#602 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Black Fox Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blackman Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 30% in TN)
39%
(Top 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Fox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Murfreesboro School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Fox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Murfreesboro School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Fox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Murfreesboro School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Black Fox Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blackman Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
40
10
Kindergarten Students
127
145
Grade 1 Students
115
170
Grade 2 Students
154
171
Grade 3 Students
114
179
Grade 4 Students
118
188
Grade 5 Students
121
205
Grade 6 Students
72
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Black Fox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Murfreesboro School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blackman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Black Fox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Murfreesboro School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blackman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
30%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Black Fox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Murfreesboro School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blackman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
27%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Black Fox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Murfreesboro School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blackman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Black Fox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Murfreesboro School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blackman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rutherford County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Black Fox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Murfreesboro School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blackman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Black Fox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Murfreesboro School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blackman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Black Fox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Murfreesboro School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blackman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rutherford County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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