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Homer Pittard Campus School vs. Discovery School

Should you attend Homer Pittard Campus School or Discovery School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Homer Pittard Campus School
923 E. Lytle St, Mtsu Box 4
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Discovery School
1165 Middle Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Homer Pittard Campus 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Discovery School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Homer Pittard Campus School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Discovery School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-6
Total Students
236 students
391 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Homer Pittard Campus School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Homer Pittard Campus School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Homer Pittard Campus School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Homer Pittard Campus 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery 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.

Test Scores

#114 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 10%)
#5 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Homer Pittard Campus 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 Discovery School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in TN)
93%
(Top 1% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homer Pittard Campus 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery 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.
70-74%
(Top 5% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 1% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homer Pittard Campus 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery 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.
70-74%
(Top 5% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
93%
(Top 1% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homer Pittard Campus 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Homer Pittard Campus School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Discovery School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
37
60
Grade 1 Students
36
60
Grade 2 Students
39
60
Grade 3 Students
38
60
Grade 4 Students
44
66
Grade 5 Students
42
66
Grade 6 Students
-
19

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Homer Pittard Campus 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery 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.
% Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Homer Pittard Campus 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery 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.
% Black
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Homer Pittard Campus 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery 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.
% White
82%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Homer Pittard Campus 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Homer Pittard Campus 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery 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.
0.32
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Homer Pittard Campus 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Homer Pittard Campus 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Homer Pittard Campus 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery 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.
 
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