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Erma Siegel Elementary School vs. Blackman Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Erma Siegel Elementary School
135 W Thompson Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Blackman Elementary School
586 Fortress Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Erma Siegel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 856 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Erma Siegel Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
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-5
PK-5
Total Students
856 students
1,068 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Erma Siegel 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
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Erma Siegel Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blackman Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Erma Siegel 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 Erma Siegel 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

#142 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 10%)
#602 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Erma Siegel 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.
66%
(Top 10% in TN)
39%
(Top 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Erma Siegel 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.
56%
(Top 20% 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 Erma Siegel 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.
58%
(Top 20% 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 Erma Siegel 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 Erma Siegel Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blackman Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
38
10
Kindergarten Students
131
145
Grade 1 Students
123
170
Grade 2 Students
162
171
Grade 3 Students
129
179
Grade 4 Students
139
188
Grade 5 Students
134
205

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Erma Siegel 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
9%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Erma Siegel 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
17%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Erma Siegel 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
63%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Erma Siegel 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 Erma Siegel 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.
0.57
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Erma Siegel 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
18%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Erma Siegel 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 Erma Siegel 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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